SwitchBlade x8112 AT-SBx81CFC960 · 613-001936 Rev. G SwitchBlade x8112 Layer 3+ Chassis Switch AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card (AlliedWare Plus v5.4.6-2.1) AT-SBx8112 Chassis

SwitchBlade x8112Layer 3+ Chassis Switch

AT-SBx81CFC960Controller Fabric Card (AlliedWare Plus v5.4.6-2.1)

AT-SBx8112 ChassisAT-SBx81GT24 Ethernet Line CardAT-SBx81GT40 Ethernet Line CardAT-SBx81GP24 Ethernet PoE Line CardAT-SBx81GS24a Ethernet SFP Line CardAT-SBx81XS6 Ethernet SFP+ Line CardAT-SBx81XS16 Ethernet SFP+ Line CardAT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet SFP Line Card and Expansion SlotAT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion ModuleAT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion ModuleAT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion ModuleAT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion ModuleAT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 System Power SuppliesAT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supply

Installation Guide

613-001936 Rev. G

Copyright © 2016 Allied Telesis, Inc.

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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards

This product meets the following standards

EMI/RFI Emissions: FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, CISPR Class A, VCCI Class A, AS/NZS Class A

Immunity: EN55024

Electrical Safety: EN60950-1 (TUV), UL 60950-1 (CULUS), EN60825

Safety Agency Approvals: CULUS, TUV, C-TICK, CE

U.S. Federal Communications Commission

Radiated Energy

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Note: Modifications or changes not expressly approved of by the manufacturer or the FCC, can void your right to operate this equipment.

Industry Canada

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances(RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment

This Allied Telesis RoHS-compliant product conforms to the European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Allied Telesis ensures RoHS conformance by requiring supplier Declarations of Conformity, monitoring incoming materials, and maintaining manufacturing process controls.

Warning: In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Laser Safety EN60825

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SwitchBlade x8112 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide

Translated Safety Statements

Important: The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” on our web site at http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support.

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Contents

Preface ............................................................................................................................................................15Structure of the Installation Guide ....................................................................................................................16Safety Symbols Used in this Document ...........................................................................................................17Contacting Allied Telesis ..................................................................................................................................18

Section I: Hardware Overview ................................................................................ 19

Chapter 1: Chassis and Power Supplies .....................................................................................................21AT-SBx8112 Chassis .......................................................................................................................................22Slots for the Ethernet Line and Controller Cards..............................................................................................25Power Supplies and Power Supply Slots .........................................................................................................26

LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................28AT-SBxFAN12 Module .....................................................................................................................................31

LED ............................................................................................................................................................31Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers).........................................................................................................32

LED ............................................................................................................................................................32

Chapter 2: Ethernet Line Cards ....................................................................................................................35Ethernet Line Cards..........................................................................................................................................36AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card................................................................................................................................39

LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................39AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card................................................................................................................................41

LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................42AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card........................................................................................................................44

LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................45AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card .....................................................................................................................47

LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................47AT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Line Card........................................................................................................................49

LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................49AT-SBx81XS16 SFP+ Line Card......................................................................................................................51

LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................51AT-SBx81XLEM SFP Line Card.......................................................................................................................53

Large Address Table Modes......................................................................................................................54LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................55

AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module.........................................................................................................56LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................56

AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module ...........................................................................................................58LED ............................................................................................................................................................58

AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module .........................................................................................................60LED ............................................................................................................................................................60

AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module .........................................................................................................62LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................62

Twisted Pair Ports ............................................................................................................................................64Connector Type..........................................................................................................................................64Speed.........................................................................................................................................................64

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Duplex Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 64Maximum Distance .................................................................................................................................... 65Cable Requirements.................................................................................................................................. 65Automatic MDIX Detection ........................................................................................................................ 67Port Pinouts ............................................................................................................................................... 67

Power over Ethernet on the Ports in the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card ............................................................... 68Powered Device Classes........................................................................................................................... 68Power Budget ............................................................................................................................................ 69PoE Wiring................................................................................................................................................. 69

Chapter 3: AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ................................................................................ 71Controller Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8112 Chassis...................................................................................... 72Hardware Components on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card.................................................................................. 74Guidelines ........................................................................................................................................................ 76Dual Controller Cards ...................................................................................................................................... 78SYS Status LEDs............................................................................................................................................. 80eco-friendly Button ........................................................................................................................................... 82SBx Linecard Status LEDs............................................................................................................................... 83SFP+ Slots ....................................................................................................................................................... 84Console (RS-232) Port..................................................................................................................................... 86Ethernet Management Port (NET MGMT) ....................................................................................................... 87

NET MGMT LED ....................................................................................................................................... 87USB Port .......................................................................................................................................................... 89Reset Button .................................................................................................................................................... 90AlliedWare Plus Software Releases for the Hardware Components ............................................................... 92

Section II: Installing the Chassis ............................................................................. 95

Chapter 4: Safety Precautions and Site Requirements ............................................................................. 97Reviewing Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 98Selecting a Site for the SwitchBlade x8112 ................................................................................................... 102Installation Tools and Material ....................................................................................................................... 104

Chapter 5: Installing the Chassis in an Equipment Rack ........................................................................ 105Required Tools and Material .......................................................................................................................... 106Preparing the Equipment Rack ...................................................................................................................... 107Unpacking the AT-SBx8112 Chassis ............................................................................................................. 110Adjusting the Equipment Rack Brackets ........................................................................................................ 112Installing the AT-SBx8112 Chassis in the Equipment Rack........................................................................... 114Removing the Shipping Brace ....................................................................................................................... 117Installing the Chassis Grounding Wire........................................................................................................... 118

Chapter 6: Installing the Power Supplies ................................................................................................. 121Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ......................................................................................... 122Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies.......................................... 123Installing AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supplies........................................................................................ 129Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supplies............................................................................. 134

Chapter 7: Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Control Card and Ethernet Line Cards ............................ 141Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line Cards................................................................................... 142Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card................................................................................ 144Installing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Cards......................................................... 150Installing the Ethernet Line Cards.................................................................................................................. 158Installing Blank Slot Covers ........................................................................................................................... 163

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Chapter 8: Cabling the Ethernet Line Cards .............................................................................................165Cabling Guidelines for Twisted Pair Ports ......................................................................................................166

Connecting Cables to the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card..............................................................................167Guidelines to Installing SFP, SFP+, or QSFP+ Transceivers.........................................................................169Installing SFP or SFP+ Transceivers..............................................................................................................170Installing AT-SP10TW Direct Connect Cables ...............................................................................................175Installing AT-QSFPCU Cables .......................................................................................................................178Installing AT-QSFPSR, AT-QSFPSR4, or AT-QSFPLR4 Transceivers .........................................................180

Chapter 9: Cabling the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ..........................................................181Cabling the NET MGMT Port..........................................................................................................................182Installing SFP+ Transceivers..........................................................................................................................184Installing AT-SP10TW Cables ........................................................................................................................189

Chapter 10: Powering On the Chassis ......................................................................................................191Verifying the Installation .................................................................................................................................192Powering On AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies....................................193Powering On AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies .........................................................................................197Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply ...................................................................200

Choosing a Method for Attaching the Grounding Wire.............................................................................202Connecting the Grounding Wire with the Grounding Terminal.................................................................202Connecting the Grounding Wire with Bare Wire ......................................................................................205Choosing a Method for Attaching the Power Wires .................................................................................207Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Straight Terminals..................................................................207Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Right Angle Terminals............................................................216Connecting Bare DC Power Wires...........................................................................................................222

Monitoring the Initialization Process ...............................................................................................................226Using the LEDs to Monitor the Initialization Process ...............................................................................226Using the Console Port to Monitor the Initialization Process ...................................................................226

Chapter 11: Verifying the Hardware Operations of the Chassis .............................................................229Using the LEDs to Verify the Chassis.............................................................................................................230Using Local Management to Verify the Chassis.............................................................................................232

Starting a Local Management Session ....................................................................................................232Verifying the Chassis with the AlliedWare Plus Commands ....................................................................233

Chapter 12: Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................237AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies ........................................238AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply ...............................................................................................240Ethernet Line Cards........................................................................................................................................242Twisted Pair Ports ..........................................................................................................................................245Power Over Ethernet ......................................................................................................................................247Fiber Optic or Twisted Pair Transceivers .......................................................................................................249AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card .....................................................................................................251AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module ............................................................................................................................252Local (Console) Management Session...........................................................................................................253Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers).......................................................................................................254

Chapter 13: Replacing Modules .................................................................................................................255Replacing AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies .......................256Replacing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply .....................................................................................262Replacing Ethernet Line Cards.......................................................................................................................273Replacing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards......................................................................275Replacing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ..............................................................................281Replacing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module .....................................................................................................284

Removing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module ..............................................................................................284Installing a New AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module ...........................................................................................288

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Chapter 14: Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card .................................................................................. 293Before You Begin........................................................................................................................................... 294Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card ............................................................................................................ 296

Section III: Building a Stack with VCStack Plus ................................................ 301

Chapter 15: VCStack Plus Overview ......................................................................................................... 303Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 304Stack Trunk.................................................................................................................................................... 305Cabling Configurations for the Trunk ............................................................................................................. 307

One Controller Card Per Chassis ............................................................................................................ 307Two Controller Cards Per Chassis .......................................................................................................... 308

VCStack Plus Feature License ...................................................................................................................... 310Optional Feature Licenses ............................................................................................................................. 311Chassis ID Numbers ...................................................................................................................................... 312Priority Numbers ............................................................................................................................................ 313Stacking Guidelines ....................................................................................................................................... 315

Chapter 16: Building a Stack ..................................................................................................................... 317Before You Begin........................................................................................................................................... 318Displaying the Management Software Version Number ................................................................................ 319Activating the VCStack Plus Feature License................................................................................................ 321Enabling the Stacking Feature....................................................................................................................... 323Displaying the Feature Licenses.................................................................................................................... 325Setting the ID Number ................................................................................................................................... 327Setting the Priority Number............................................................................................................................ 331Powering Off the Chassis .............................................................................................................................. 332Configuring the Second Chassis.................................................................................................................... 333Cabling the SFP+ Slots on the Controller Cards............................................................................................ 334Powering On the Stack .................................................................................................................................. 335

Controlling the Selection of the Initially Active Master Controller Card ................................................... 335Powering On the Switches ...................................................................................................................... 336Monitoring the Boot Up Sequence........................................................................................................... 336

Verifying the Stack ......................................................................................................................................... 339Installing Optional Feature Licenses.............................................................................................................. 341Troubleshooting the Stack ............................................................................................................................. 342

Appendix A: Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................... 345Physical Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 346Environmental Specifications......................................................................................................................... 348Power Specifications...................................................................................................................................... 349Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications.................................................................................... 353Port Pinouts ................................................................................................................................................... 354Fiber Optic Specifications of the AT-StackOP/0.3 and AT-StackOP/9.0 Transceivers.................................. 356

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Figures

Figure 1: AT-SBx8112 Chassis ........................................................................................................................................... 22Figure 2: Front View of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis ............................................................................................................... 23Figure 3: Rear View of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis................................................................................................................ 24Figure 4: AT-SBx8112 Chassis with Line Cards, Controller Cards, and Power Supplies ................................................... 24Figure 5: Ethernet Line and Controller Cards Slots ............................................................................................................. 25Figure 6: Power Supply Units .............................................................................................................................................. 26Figure 7: Power Supply Slots .............................................................................................................................................. 27Figure 8: AT-SBxFAN12 Module ......................................................................................................................................... 31Figure 9: Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)............................................................................................................. 32Figure 10: Ethernet Line Cards ........................................................................................................................................... 36Figure 11: Expansion Modules for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card ..................................................................................... 37Figure 12: AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card.................................................................................................................................. 39Figure 13: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card ..................................................................................................... 40Figure 14: AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card.................................................................................................................................. 41Figure 15: Port LEDs on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card ............................................. 42Figure 16: Port LEDs on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card ............................................. 42Figure 17: AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card.......................................................................................................................... 44Figure 18: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card ............................................................................................. 45Figure 19: AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card ....................................................................................................................... 47Figure 20: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card ........................................................................................... 48Figure 21: AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card.................................................................................................................................... 49Figure 22: SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card.............................................................................................. 49Figure 23: AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card.................................................................................................................................. 51Figure 24: SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card............................................................................................ 52Figure 25: AT-SBx81XLEM SFP Line Card......................................................................................................................... 53Figure 26: Port LEDs for the SFP Slots on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card ........................................................................ 55Figure 27: AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8Expansion Module............................................................................................................ 56Figure 28: AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module ............................................................................................................. 58Figure 29: AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module........................................................................................................... 60Figure 30: AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module ........................................................................................................... 62Figure 31: Controller Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8112 Chassis ........................................................................................ 72Figure 32: AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ......................................................................................................... 74Figure 33: 100 - 125 VAC 125 V NEMA 5-20 Plug and Receptacle.................................................................................. 103Figure 34: Reserving Vertical Rack Space........................................................................................................................ 108Figure 35: Rack Mounting Hole Locations......................................................................................................................... 109Figure 36: Components of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis ........................................................................................................ 110Figure 37: Components of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis (Continued) .................................................................................... 111Figure 38: Rack Mounting Bracket Locations.................................................................................................................... 113Figure 39: Rack Bracket Locations for Reverse Position of Chassis................................................................................. 113Figure 40: Lifting the AT-SBx8112 Chassis into the Equipment Rack............................................................................... 115Figure 41: Installing the Rack Mount Screws .................................................................................................................... 116Figure 42: Removing the Shipping Brace.......................................................................................................................... 117Figure 43: Stripping the Grounding Wire ........................................................................................................................... 118Figure 44: Removing the Grounding Lug........................................................................................................................... 118Figure 45: Attaching the Grounding Wire to the Grounding Lug........................................................................................ 119Figure 46: Installing the Grounding Lug and Wire ............................................................................................................. 119Figure 47: ESD Socket and Wrist Strap ............................................................................................................................ 122Figure 48: Power Supply Slots .......................................................................................................................................... 124Figure 49: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot C ............................................................................. 124

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Figure 50: Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply......................... 125Figure 51: Unlocking the Handle on the Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 126Figure 52: Inserting the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply.......................................... 126Figure 53: Lowering the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply ................. 127Figure 54: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot A.............................................................................. 130Figure 55: Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply Module.................................................................. 131Figure 56: Unlocking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply ...................................................................... 132Figure 57: Inserting the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 132Figure 58: Locking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply ......................................................................... 133Figure 59: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot C.............................................................................. 135Figure 60: Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply Module............................................................ 136Figure 61: On/Off Switch on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply ............................................................................ 137Figure 62: Loosening the Handle locking Screw on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply ........................... 137Figure 63: Raising Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply .......................................................................... 138Figure 64: Inserting the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply............................................................................. 138Figure 65: Locking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply....................................................... 139Figure 66: Aligning a Card in a Slot ................................................................................................................................... 143Figure 67: Slots 5 and 6 for the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card .................................................................................................. 144Figure 68: Items Included with the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Card............................................................................. 145Figure 69: Removing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card from the Anti-static Bag .......................................... 145Figure 70: Removing the Battery Insulator ........................................................................................................................ 146Figure 71: Opening the Locking Handles on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ............................................ 146Figure 72: Aligning the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card in the Chassis Slot................................................................................. 147Figure 73: Closing the Locking Levers on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ................................................ 148Figure 74: Tightening the Thumb Screws on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card ....................................................................... 149Figure 75: Removing the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card from the Anti-static Bag ................................................................. 151Figure 76: Removing the Screws on the Blank Slot Cover on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card ......................................... 151Figure 77: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card.............................................................. 152Figure 78: Retracting the Retaining Pin on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card ...................................................................... 153Figure 79: Removing the Expansion Module from the Anti-static Bag............................................................................... 153Figure 80: Sliding the Expansion Module into the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card.................................................................. 154Figure 81: Seating the Expansion Module on the Connector in the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card....................................... 155Figure 82: Securing the Expansion Module ....................................................................................................................... 155Figure 83: Releasing the Retaining Pin ............................................................................................................................. 156Figure 84: Blank Slot Cover for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card ........................................................................................ 156Figure 85: Returning the Line Card to its Anti-static Bag................................................................................................... 157Figure 86: Slots 1 to 4 and 7 to 12 for the Ethernet Line Cards......................................................................................... 158Figure 87: Removing a Blank Slot Cover........................................................................................................................... 159Figure 88: Removing an Ethernet Line Card from the Anti-static Bag............................................................................... 159Figure 89: Aligning an Ethernet Line Card in a Chassis Slot ............................................................................................. 160Figure 90: Seating an Ethernet Line Card on the Backplane Connector ........................................................................... 161Figure 91: Tightening the Thumb Screws on an Ethernet Line Card................................................................................. 161Figure 92: Installing a Blank Slot Cover............................................................................................................................. 163Figure 93: Tightening the Thumbscrews on a Blank Slot Cover........................................................................................ 163Figure 94: RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card ............................................................................. 167Figure 95: Connecting Cables to Ports on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card ........................................................................ 168Figure 96: Removing the Dust Cover from a Transceiver Slot .......................................................................................... 171Figure 97: Installing an SFP or SFP+ Transceiver ............................................................................................................ 171Figure 98: Installing an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card ...................................................................... 172Figure 99: Removing the Dust Cover from a Transceiver.................................................................................................. 173Figure 100: Verifying the Position of the Handle on the Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card ............................ 173Figure 101: Attaching a Fiber Optic Cable to a Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card ......................................... 174Figure 102: Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP+ Slot ................................................................................................ 175Figure 103: Installing the AT-SP10TW Cable in the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card or AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module ............................................................................................................................................................................... 176Figure 104: Installing the AT-SP10TW Cable in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card ................................................................. 177Figure 105: Removing the Dust Cover from a Slot on the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module.................................. 178Figure 106: Sliding the AT-QSFPCU Cable into the Slot................................................................................................... 179Figure 107: Removing a Dust Cover from an SFP+ Slot in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ...................... 185Figure 108: Handle on an SFP+ Transceiver .................................................................................................................... 185

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Figure 109: Installing an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ......................................... 186Figure 110: Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ...... 186Figure 111: Positioning the Handle on the Transceiver..................................................................................................... 187Figure 112: Attaching a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card..... 188Figure 113: Installing an AT-SP10TW Cable in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card........................................ 190Figure 114: AC Sockets on the Rear Panel of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis.......................................................................... 194Figure 115: Connecting the AC Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply................................................................................................................................................................................ 195Figure 116: Securing the Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Power Supply to an Anchor ............................................................................................................................................................................... 196Figure 117: Connecting the AC Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply.................................................... 197Figure 118: Securing the Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply to an Anchor ........................................ 198Figure 119: Dress and Secure AC Power Cords............................................................................................................... 199Figure 120: Components of the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply............................................................................. 201Figure 121: Grounding Wire Terminal ............................................................................................................................... 202Figure 122: Stripping the Stranded Grounding Wire.......................................................................................................... 202Figure 123: Attaching the Stranded Grounding Wire to the Grounding Terminal .............................................................. 202Figure 124: Removing the Nut and Washer from the Grounding Post .............................................................................. 203Figure 125: Installing the Grounding Wire ......................................................................................................................... 204Figure 126: Stripping the solid or Stranded Grounding Wire ............................................................................................. 205Figure 127: Attaching the Bare Grounding Wire to the Grounding Post............................................................................ 205Figure 128: Securing the Bare Grounding Wire to the Grounding Post............................................................................. 206Figure 129: Power Wire Terminals .................................................................................................................................... 207Figure 130: Stripping the Power Wires.............................................................................................................................. 208Figure 131: Attaching the Power Wires to the Straight Terminal Lugs .............................................................................. 208Figure 132: On/Off Switch on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply .......................................................................... 209Figure 133: Opening the Plastic Cover.............................................................................................................................. 210Figure 134: Removing the Terminal Screws...................................................................................................................... 211Figure 135: Connecting the Positive (+) Power Wire with a Straight Terminal.................................................................. 212Figure 136: Connecting the Negative (-) Power Wire with a Straight Terminal ................................................................. 213Figure 137: Closing the Plastic Cover over the Terminal Connectors ............................................................................... 214Figure 138: Tightening the Handle Locking Screw............................................................................................................ 215Figure 139: Stripping the Power Wires.............................................................................................................................. 216Figure 140: Attaching the Power Wires to the Right Angle Terminals............................................................................... 216Figure 141: Removing the Plastic Cover ........................................................................................................................... 217Figure 142: Removing the Terminal Screws...................................................................................................................... 218Figure 143: Connecting the Positive (+) Power Wire with a Right Angle Terminal............................................................ 219Figure 144: Connecting the Negative (-) Power Wire with a Right Angle Terminal ........................................................... 220Figure 145: Tightening the Handle Locking Screw............................................................................................................ 221Figure 146: Stripping Solid or Stranded DC Power Wires................................................................................................. 222Figure 147: Connecting the Positive Wire With Bare Wire ................................................................................................ 223Figure 148: Connecting the Negative Lead Wire with Bare Wire ...................................................................................... 224Figure 149: Initialization Messages for a Stand-alone Switch ........................................................................................... 227Figure 150: Initialization Messages for a Stand-alone Switch (Continued) ....................................................................... 228Figure 151: Connecting the Management Cable to the Console RS-232 Port .................................................................. 232Figure 152: SHOW VERSION Command.......................................................................................................................... 233Figure 153: SHOW CARD Command................................................................................................................................ 234Figure 154: Disconnecting the AC Power Cord from the AC Socket on the Back Panel................................................... 257Figure 155: Lifting the Locking Handle on the Power Supply ............................................................................................ 258Figure 156: Removing the Power Supply from the Chassis .............................................................................................. 259Figure 157: Installing a Blank Power Supply Slot Cover ................................................................................................... 260Figure 158: Lowering the Locking Handle on the Power Supply Slot Cover ..................................................................... 261Figure 159: Loosening the Screw on the Locking Handle ................................................................................................. 262Figure 160: Opening the Plastic Window over the Terminal Block.................................................................................... 263Figure 161: Removing the Negative Lead Wire................................................................................................................. 264Figure 162: Removing the Positive Lead Wire from the Terminal Block ........................................................................... 265Figure 163: Reinstalling the Screws on the Positive and Negative Terminals................................................................... 266Figure 164: Closing the Plastic Cover ............................................................................................................................... 267Figure 165: Removing the Grounding Wire ....................................................................................................................... 268Figure 166: Reinstalling the Nut and Washer on the Grounding Post ............................................................................... 269

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Figure 167: Lifting the Locking Handle and Removing the Power Supply ......................................................................... 270Figure 168: Installing a Blank Power Supply Slot Cover.................................................................................................... 271Figure 169: Lowering the Locking Handle on the Power Supply Slot Cover ..................................................................... 272Figure 170: Removing the Screws from the Expansion Module ........................................................................................ 276Figure 171: Retracting the Retaining Pin on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card .................................................................... 276Figure 172: Disconnecting the Expansion Module from the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card................................................... 277Figure 173: Sliding the Expansion Module from the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card .............................................................. 278Figure 174: Storing the Expansion Module in an Anti-static Bag....................................................................................... 278Figure 175: Sliding the Blank Slot Cover into the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card................................................................... 279Figure 176: Securing the Blank Slot Cover........................................................................................................................ 279Figure 177: Releasing the Retaining Pin ........................................................................................................................... 280Figure 178: Loosening the Screw on the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module............................................................................... 285Figure 179: Loosening the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module from the Backplane Connector ................................................... 286Figure 180: Withdrawing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module 51 mm (2 In.) from the Chassis ............................................... 287Figure 181: Removing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module from the Chassis ......................................................................... 288Figure 182: Installing a New AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module.................................................................................................. 289Figure 183: Securing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module on the Backplane Connector......................................................... 290Figure 184: Tightening the Screw on the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module .............................................................................. 291Figure 185: Cabling the SFP+ Slots When Both Switches have One Controller Card ...................................................... 307Figure 186: Cabling the SFP+ Slots When Both Switches have Two Controller Cards .................................................... 308Figure 187: Chassis ID Number in the Numbering Format................................................................................................ 312Figure 188: SHOW SYSTEM Command ........................................................................................................................... 319Figure 189: LICENSE Command....................................................................................................................................... 322Figure 190: LICENSE Command Message with Two Controller Cards............................................................................. 322Figure 191: LICENSE Command Message with One Controller Card............................................................................... 322Figure 192: STACK ENABLE Command Messages.......................................................................................................... 323Figure 193: SHOW LICENSE BRIEF Command............................................................................................................... 325Figure 194: SHOW STACK Command.............................................................................................................................. 327Figure 195: STACK RENUMBER Command Messages ................................................................................................... 328Figure 196: SHOW STACK Command.............................................................................................................................. 330Figure 197: Initialization Messages for the Stack .............................................................................................................. 337Figure 198: Initialization Messages for the Stack (Continued)........................................................................................... 338Figure 199: SHOW STACK Command.............................................................................................................................. 339Figure 200: Pin Numbers for RJ-45 and RJ Point 5 Ports (Front View)............................................................................. 354

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Tables

Table 1. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 Power Supplies ...........................................................29Table 2. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply .................................................................................29Table 3. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supply ............................................................................................30Table 4. Power LED on the AT-SBxFAN12 Module ...........................................................................................................31Table 5. Power LED on the Power Supply Interface ..........................................................................................................33Table 6. Transceiver Support .............................................................................................................................................37Table 7. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card .......................................................................................................40Table 8. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card .......................................................................................................43Table 9. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card ...............................................................................................45Table 10. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card ...........................................................................................48Table 11. SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card ..............................................................................................50Table 12. SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card ............................................................................................52Table 13. SFP Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card .............................................................................................55Table 14. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Module ................................................................................................57Table 15. QSFP+ Slot LEDs for the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module ....................................................................58Table 16. Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Module .................................................................................................60Table 17. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Module .................................................................................................62Table 18. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT-SBx81GT24 and AT-SBx81GT40 Line Cards and AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module ...............................................................................................................................................................65Table 19. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card .......................................................................................66Table 20. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module .................................................................67Table 21. IEEE802.3af and IEEE802.3at Powered Device Classes ..................................................................................68Table 22. Maximum Number of Powered Devices .............................................................................................................69Table 23. Components on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card .........................................................................74Table 24. SYS (System) Status LEDs ................................................................................................................................80Table 25. SBx Linecard Status LEDs .................................................................................................................................83Table 26. LEDs for the SFP+ Slots on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Card .................................................................85Table 27. NET MGMT Port LED .........................................................................................................................................88Table 28. AlliedWare Plus Operating System Releases for the Hardware Components ...................................................92Table 29. Front Panel to Rack Rail Dimensions ...............................................................................................................112Table 30. Transceiver Support .........................................................................................................................................170Table 31. AlliedWare Plus Operating System Releases for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card ............................................243Table 32. Direct Connect Cables ......................................................................................................................................305Table 33. Cabling the SFP+ Slots When Both Switches have Two Controller Cards ......................................................309Table 34. Descriptions of the STACK ENABLE Command Messages .............................................................................323Table 35. Descriptions of the STACK RENUMBER Command Messages ......................................................................329Table 36. Product Dimensions ..........................................................................................................................................346Table 37. Product Weights ...............................................................................................................................................346Table 38. Environmental Specifications ............................................................................................................................348Table 39. Acoustic Noise Test Components .....................................................................................................................348Table 40. AC Voltage and Frequency Requirements .......................................................................................................349Table 41. DC Voltage Requirements ................................................................................................................................349Table 42. Typical Power Savings in eco-friendly Mode ....................................................................................................349Table 43. Maximum Power Consumption .........................................................................................................................350Table 44. Maximum Power Efficiency ...............................................................................................................................350Table 45. Heat Dissipation ...............................................................................................................................................351Table 46. Available Power Over Ethernet with One PoE Power Supply ..........................................................................351Table 47. Available Power Over Ethernet with Two PoE Power Supplies ........................................................................352Table 48. PoE Mode on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card ...........................................................................................352Table 49. Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions ............................................................................................................353

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List of Tables

Table 50. MDI Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) ....................................................................................................354Table 51. MDI-X Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) .................................................................................................355Table 52. 1000Base-T or 10GBase-T Connector Pinouts ................................................................................................355Table 53. Fiber Optic Port Specifications for the AT-StackOP/0.3 Module .......................................................................356Table 54. Fiber Optic Port Specifications for the AT-StackOP/9.0 Transceiver ................................................................356

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Preface

This guide contains the hardware installation instructions for the Layer 3+ SwitchBlade x8112 Chassis Switch. The preface contains the following sections:

“Structure of the Installation Guide” on page 16

“Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 17

“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 18

NoteThis version of the installation guide applies to release 5.4.6-2.1 of the AlliedWare Plus™ Operating System for the SwitchBlade x8112 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card.

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Structure of the Installation Guide

This guide has the following three sections:

Section I: Hardware Overview

The chapters in this section describe the hardware components of the product, including the Ethernet line cards, AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card, and power supplies. You should start here if you are unfamiliar with the switch.

Section II: Installing the Chassis

The chapters in this section contain the hardware installation instructions for the device. They explain how to select a site, assemble the hardware components, cable the ports, power on the unit, and confirm the hardware operations of the various components. After completing the instructions in this section, you may either begin to configure the operating parameters and features of the chassis with the commands in the command line interface of the AlliedWare Plus™ operating systems, as described in the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches, or proceed to Section III to build a stack of two chassis with the VCStack Plus™ feature.

Section III: Building a Stack with the VCStack Plus Feature

The chapters in this section describe the VCStack Plus feature and the additional hardware and software components required to build a stack. The section also contains step-by-step instructions on how to configure the AlliedWare Plus operating systems on the switches for the stacking feature. You should perform these instructions after you have installed the two chassis of the stack at their respective sites and confirmed their operations with the instructions in the chapters in Section II of this guide. You might want to review the information in Chapter 15, “VCStack Plus Overview” on page 303 prior to installing the chassis to acquaint yourself with the feature and guidelines.

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Safety Symbols Used in this Document

This document uses the following conventions.

NoteNotes provide additional information.

CautionCautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data.

WarningWarnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury.

WarningLaser warnings inform you that an eye or skin hazard exists due to the presence of a Class 1 laser device.

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Contacting Allied Telesis

If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links for the following services on this page:

24/7 Online Support — Enter our interactive support center to search for answers to your product questions in our knowledge database, to check support tickets, to learn about RMAs, and to contact Allied Telesis technical experts.

USA and EMEA phone support — Select the phone number that best fits your location and customer type.

Hardware warranty information — Learn about Allied Telesis warranties and register your product online.

Replacement Services — Submit a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) request via our interactive support center.

Documentation — View the most recent installation and user guides, software release notes, white papers, and data sheets for your products.

Software Downloads — Download the latest software releases for your managed products.

For sales or corporate information, go to www.alliedtelesis.com/purchase and select your region.

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Section I

Hardware Overview

This section contains the following chapters:

Chapter 1, “Chassis and Power Supplies” on page 21

Chapter 2, “Ethernet Line Cards” on page 35

Chapter 3, “AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card” on page 71

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Chapter 1

Chassis and Power Supplies

This chapter describes the Layer 3+ SwitchBlade x8112 Chassis Switch in the following sections:

“AT-SBx8112 Chassis” on page 22

“Slots for the Ethernet Line and Controller Cards” on page 25

“Power Supplies and Power Supply Slots” on page 26

“AT-SBxFAN12 Module” on page 31

“Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)” on page 32

NoteThis version of the installation guide applies to release 5.4.6-2.1 of the AlliedWare Plus™ Operating System for the SwitchBlade x8112 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card.

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Chapter 1: Chassis and Power Supplies

AT-SBx8112 Chassis

The SwitchBlade x8112 product is a modular Layer 3+ Ethernet switch. The main components are the AT-SBx8112 Chassis, Ethernet line cards, a controller card, system power supply, Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) power supply, and fan module.

The AT-SBx8112 Chassis is shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1. AT-SBx8112 Chassis

The chassis has slots for the following components:

Ten Ethernet line cards

Two AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards

Two AC or DC system power supplies

Two Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) power supplies

One AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module

The chassis components are identified in Figure 2 on page 23 and Figure 3 on page 24.

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Figure 2. Front View of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis

NoteDo not remove the shipping brace from the front of the chassis until after the unit is installed in the equipment rack. You might bend the chassis and cause misalignment of the slots and card guides if you lift the chassis into the equipment rack without the shipping brace.

Shipping Brace

Slots for EthernetLine Cards andController Cards

PoE PowerSupply Slots

Slots for EthernetLine Cards andController Cards

System PowerSupply Slots

AT-SBxFAN12Module

ESD Wrist Strap Plug

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Figure 3. Rear View of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis

Figure 4 is an example of a fully populated chassis.

Figure 4. AT-SBx8112 Chassis with Line Cards, Controller Cards, and Power Supplies

GroundingLug

AC PowerCord Sockets

Power SupplyInterfaces

(Opto-couplers)



Slots for the Ethernet Line and Controller Cards

The chassis has slots for ten Ethernet line cards and two AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Cards. The slot definitions are predefined and may not be changed. Figure 5 identifies the slots.

Figure 5. Ethernet Line and Controller Cards Slots

Slots 1 to 4 and 7 to 12 are for the Ethernet line cards. Each slot can accommodate one line card. The cards may be installed in any order or variety in the slots. The only exceptions are the AT-SBx81XS16 and AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards, which are supported in slots 1 to 4, 8 and 10, but not slots 7, 9, 11 and 12. For more information on the Ethernet cards, refer to Chapter 2, “Ethernet Line Cards” on page 35

Slots 5 and 6 are for AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards. Each slot can accommodate one controller card. The chassis must have at least one controller card. Installing a second controller card in the chassis provides these benefits:

Management redundancy

Four additional SFP+ slots

Increased traffic bandwidth

For more information on the controller card, refer to Chapter 3, “AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card” on page 71.

Slot 1 - ELC

Slot 3 - ELC

Slot 5 - CFC

Slot 2 - ELC

Slot 4 - ELC

Slot 6 - CFC

Slot 7 - ELC

Slot 9 - ELC

Slot 8 - ELC

Slot 10 - ELC

Slot 11 - ELC Slot 12 - ELC

ELC - Ethernet Line Card slot

CFC - Controller Fabric Card slot



Power Supplies and Power Supply Slots

There are four available power supplies for the chassis. They are shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6. Power Supply Units

NoteAllied Telesis is discontinuing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply and replacing it with the AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Power Supply.

The power supplies are installed in the four slots across the top of the front of the chassis. The slots are labelled A to D. Refer to Figure 7 on page 27.

AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply for the Ethernet line cards, controller card, and fan module.

AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supply with 1200 W PoE budget for the ports on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Ethernet Line Card.

AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply for the Ethernet line cards, controller card, and fan module.

AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Power Supply for the Ethernet line cards, controller card, and fan module.



Figure 7. Power Supply Slots

Slots C and D are for system power supplies. The three system power supplies are listed here:

AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply


AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply

System power supplies provide power for all the hardware components of the chassis, except for the PoE feature on the ports of the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card. Please review the following items concerning the system power supplies:

The chassis must have at least one system power supply.

A single power supply can power a fully populated chassis.

Installing a second system power supply adds power redundancy to the chassis.

System power supplies are installed in slots C and D of the chassis.

If you are installing only one system power supply, you may install it in either slot.

The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies use the AC connectors on the back panel of the chassis and are intended for AC environments.

The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply has DC power connectors on its front panel and is intended for DC environments.

The system power supplies are hot swappable. You do not have to power off the unit to replace a power supply.

The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies are compatible and can be used in the same

Slot A

SupplyPoE Power

Slot B

SupplyPoE Power

Slot C

SupplySystem Power

Slot D

SupplySystem Power



chassis.

The AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply was added to the management software in release 5.4.5-1. It will work with earlier releases, but Allied Telesis recommends updating the software on controller cards with previous versions to the latest release to ensure full compatibility.

NoteThe AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply is not compatible with the other system or PoE power supplies and should not be operated in the same chassis with other power supplies. You may, however, operate the chassis for a short period of time with AC and DC power supplies if you are converting it from one type of power supply to another, such as from AC to DC. This allows you to transition the chassis without having to power it off.

Slots A and B are for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supply. The unit provides power to the PoE feature on the twisted pair ports on the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card. For more information, refer to “Power over Ethernet on the Ports in the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card” on page 68. Please review the following items concerning the PoE power supply:

You may install either one or two power supplies in the chassis.

PoE power supplies are installed in slots A and B of the chassis.

If you are installing only one power supply, you may install it in either slot A or B.

A single PoE power supply provide up to 1200 watts of power for PoE. Two PoE power supplies provide up to 2400 watts of power.

The PoE power supply is hot swappable. You do not have to power off the chassis to install or replace it.

The total number of powered devices the chassis can support on the ports on AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards depends on the number of AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supplies in the chassis and the power requirements of the devices. For instance, a chassis can support 40 ports of Class 4, PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) powered devices with one power supply or 80 ports with two power supplies. For further information, refer to “Power over Ethernet on the Ports in the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card” on page 68.

NotePower supplies are not included with the chassis and must be purchased separately.

LEDs The LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 System Power Supplies are described in Table 1 on page 29.



The LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply are described in Table 2.

The LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supply are described in

Table 1. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 Power Supplies

LED State Description

AC

Solid Green The power supply is receiving AC power that is within the normal operating range.

Off The power supply is not receiving power from the AC power source.

DC

Solid Green The power supply is providing DC power that is within the normal operating range.

Off The power supply is not generating DC power or the power is outside the normal operating range.

Fault

Solid Amber A power supply has detected a fault condition, such as an under-voltage, or over-temperature condition.

Off The power supply is operating normally or is powered off.

Table 2. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply


DC IN

Solid Green The power supply is receiving DC power that is within the normal operating range.

Off The power supply is not receiving power from the DC power source.

DC OUT

Solid Green The DC power that the module is providing to the chassis components is within the normal operating range.

Off The power supply is not generating DC power or the power is outside the normal operating range.

Fault

Solid Amber The power supply has detected a fault condition, such as an under-voltage, or over-temperature condition.




Table 3.

Table 3. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supply


AC

Solid Green The power supply is receiving AC power that is within the normal operating range.

Off The power supply is not receiving power from the AC power source.

DC

Solid Green The DC power provided by the power supply to the line cards over the backplane is within the normal operating range.

Off The power supply is not providing any DC power or the power is not within the normal operating range.

Fault

Solid Amber The power supply has detected a fault condition, such as an under-voltage or over-temperature condition.




AT-SBxFAN12 Module

The AT-SBxFAN12 Module, shown in Figure 8, is the cooling unit for the chassis. It is a field- replaceable assembly that is factory installed and shipped with the AT-SBx8112 Chassis.

The module is controlled by the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card. The fan speeds are automatically adjusted according to the internal operating temperature of the switch. The fans are at their lowest speed when the ambient temperature coming into the fan is approximately 20° C. The fan speeds increase to provide additional cooling as the ambient temperature rises.

Figure 8. AT-SBxFAN12 Module

NoteOnly an authorized service technician should replace the fan module.

LED The POWER LED on the AT-SBxFAN12 Module is described in Table 4.

Table 4. Power LED on the AT-SBxFAN12 Module


PowerSolid Green The AT-SBxFAN12 Module is receiving

power.

OFF The AT-SBxFAN12 Module is not receiving power or has failed.



Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)

The chassis has two power supply interfaces, also referred to as opto-couplers, in the lower right corner on the rear panel. The interfaces, labeled Power Supply Interface, are used by the active master controller card to obtain status information from the power supplies. The interfaces are shown in Figure 9.

Figure 9. Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)

The controller card uses the top interface to communicate with the power supplies in slots A and C, and the bottom interface to communicate with the power supplies in slots B and D.

CautionPower supply modules are hot swappable, but power supply interfaces are not hot swappable. Power supply interfaces should only be serviced by an authorized service technician.

LED Each interface has one LED, labeled Power. The LED is described in Table 5 on page 33.



Table 5. Power LED on the Power Supply Interface


Power

Solid Green The interface is operating normally.

Off Here are the possible conditions for this LED state:

The corresponding power supply slots of the interface are empty.

The power supplies in the power supply slots are powered off or have failed.

The power supplies in the power supply slots are powered on and functioning normally, but the power supply interface has failed.




Chapter 2

Ethernet Line Cards

This chapter describes the Ethernet line cards and expansion modules for the SwitchBlade x8112 Chassis Switch in the following sections:

“Ethernet Line Cards” on page 36

“AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card” on page 39

“AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card” on page 41

“AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card” on page 44

“AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card” on page 47

“AT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Line Card” on page 49

“AT-SBx81XS16 SFP+ Line Card” on page 51

“AT-SBx81XLEM SFP Line Card” on page 53

“AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module” on page 56

“AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module” on page 58

“AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module” on page 60

“AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module” on page 62

“Twisted Pair Ports” on page 64

“Power over Ethernet on the Ports in the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card” on page 68

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Chapter 2: Ethernet Line Cards

Ethernet Line Cards

The Ethernet line cards are shown in Figure 10.

Figure 10. Ethernet Line Cards

The expansion modules for the AT-SBx81XLEM Card are illustrated in Figure 11 on page 37.

AT-SBx81GT24 Ethernet Line Card with 24 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports.

AT-SBx81GT40 Ethernet Line Card with 40 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports, with RJ point 5 connectors.

AT-SBx81GP24 Ethernet Line Card with 24 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports, with PoE+.

AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Ethernet Card with 24 slots for 100 or 1000Mbps, fiber optic or twisted pair SFP transceivers.

AT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Ethernet Card with six slots for 10Gbps fiber optic SFP+ transceivers or Twinax direct connect cables.

AT-SBx81XS16 Ethernet Card with sixteen slots for 10Gbps SFP+ fiber optic transceivers or Twinax direct connect cables.

AT-SBx81XLEM SFP Ethernet Card with twelve slots for 1000Mbps, fiber optic or twisted pair SFP transceivers, and one expansion slot.



Figure 11. Expansion Modules for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card

Table 6 lists the types of transceivers supported by line cards and expansion modules with transceiver slots. For a list of transceivers, refer to the SwitchBlade x8112 data sheet on the Allied Telesis web site.

AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Module with eight slots for 1Gbps SFP or 10Gbps SFP+ transceivers, or AT-SP10TW Direct Connect Cables.

AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Module with two slots for 40Gbps QSFP+ transceivers or AT-QSFPCU Direct Connect Cables.

AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Module with four 1Gbps or 10Gbps twisted pair ports.

AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Module with eight 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports.

Table 6. Transceiver Support

Device100Mbps SFP Transceivers

1Gbps SFP Transceivers

10Gbps SFP+ Transceivers or

AT-SP10TW

Cables1

40Gbps AT-QSFP

Transceivers or AT-QSFPCU

Cables2

AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card

Yes Yes No No

AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card

No No Yes No


No No Yes No

AT-SBx81XLEM

Line Card3No Yes No No

AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module

No Yes Yes No



AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module

No No No Yes

1. Available in lengths of 1, 3, and 7 meters. The model names are AT-SP10TW1, AT-SP10TW3, and AT-SP10TW7, respectively.

2. Available in lengths of 1 and 3 meters. The model names are AT-QSFP1CU and AT-QSFP3CU, respectively.3. Transceiver slots 1 to 12.

Table 6. Transceiver Support (Continued)

Device100Mbps SFP Transceivers



AT-SP10TW

Cables1

40Gbps AT-QSFP

Transceivers or AT-QSFPCU

Cables2



AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card

The AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card, shown in Figure 12, is a Gigabit Ethernet switch.

Figure 12. AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card

Here are the main features of the line card:

24 10/100/1000Base-T ports

RJ-45 connectors

100 meters (328 feet) maximum operating distance per port

Auto-Negotiation for speed and duplex mode

Automatic MDIX detection for ports operating at 10/100Base-TX, (Automatic MDIX detection does not apply to 1000Base-T operation.)

Port Link/Activity (L/A) LEDs

16K entry MAC address table

12 Mb buffer memory

Jumbo frame support:

– 9710 bytes for ports operating at 10 or 100 Mbps.

– 10240 bytes for ports operating at 1000 Mbps

Non-blocking full wire speed switching on all packet sizes, with two AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards

Hot swappable

The cable requirements for the ports on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card are listed in Table 18 on page 65.

LEDs Each port on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card has two LEDs. The LEDs are shown in Figure 13 on page 40 and described in Table 7 on page 40.



Figure 13. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card

Table 7. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card


L/A

Solid Green The port has established an 1000 Mbps link to a network device.

Flashing Green

The port is transmitting or receiving data at 1000 Mbps.

Solid Amber The port has established a 10 or 100 Mbps link to a network device.

Flashing Amber

The port is transmitting or receiving data at 10 or 100.

Off The port has not established a link with another network device or the LEDs are turned off. To turn on the LEDs, use the eco-friendly button.

Duplex Mode

Solid Green The port is operating in full duplex mode.

Solid Amber The port is operating in half duplex mode.

Flashing amber

The port is operating in half duplex mode, with collisions.





The AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card, shown in Figure 14, is a Gigabit Ethernet switch.

Figure 14. AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card


40 10/100/1000Base-T ports

RJ point 5 connectors


Auto-Negotiation for speed

Full-duplex mode only




32 Mb buffer memory


– 10240 octets for tagged and untagged traffic between ports on the same line card

– 10232 octets for untagged traffic between ports on different line cards

– 10236 octets for tagged traffic between ports on different line cards


Hot swappable

NoteThe ports on the line card do not support half-duplex operation.

The cable requirements for the ports on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card are listed in Table 18 on page 65.



LEDs The LEDs for a port on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card are found on the RJ point 5 cable connector. The LEDs are shown in Figure 15.

Figure 15. Port LEDs on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card

Only the left LED is active. Refer to Figure 16. It displays link and activity information about a port. The states of the LED are defined in Table 8 on page 43.

Figure 16. Port LEDs on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card

LEDs

L/A LEDs



Table 8. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card


L/A


Flashing Green



Flashing Amber



Right LED - This LED is not used.



AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card

The AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card, shown in Figure 17, is a Gigabit Ethernet switch with Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) on all the ports.

Figure 17. AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card


24 10/100/1000Base-T ports

RJ-45 connectors


Auto-Negotiation for speed and duplex mode


Port Link/Activity (L/A) and PoE+ LEDs


12 Mb buffer memory

PoE+ on all ports

Up to 30W per port for PoE+

PoE device classes 0 to 4





Hot swappable

The cable requirements of the PoE ports on the AT-SBx81GP24 Ethernet Line Card are listed in Table 19 on page 66.



LEDs Each port on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card has two LEDs. The LEDs are shown in Figure 18 and described in Table 9.

Figure 18. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card

Table 9. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card


L/A


Flashing Green



Flashing Amber

The port is transmitting or receiving data at 10 or 100 Mbps.


PoE

Green The switch is detecting a powered device (PD) on the port and is delivering power to it.

Solid Amber The switch has shutdown PoE+ on the port because of a fault condition.

Flashing Amber

The switch is detecting a PD on the port but is not delivering power to it because the maximum power budget has been reached.



PoE Off This LED state can result from the following conditions:

The port is not connected to a PD.

The PD is powered off.

The port is disabled in the management software.

PoE is disabled on the port.

The LEDs on the Ethernet line cards are turned off. To turn on the LEDs, use the eco-friendly button.

Table 9. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card (Continued)




AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card

The AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card, shown in Figure 19, is a Gigabit Ethernet switch.

Figure 19. AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card


24 slots for small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers

Supports 100Base-FX and 1000Base-SX/LX fiber optic transceivers

Supports 100Base-BX and 1000Base-BX bidirectional (BiDi) fiber optic transceivers

Supports 10/100/1000Base-T and 1000Base-T twisted pair transceivers



24 Mb buffer memory




Non-blocking full wire speed switching on all packet sizes, with two AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards.

Hot swappable

For a list of supported transceivers, refer to the SwitchBlade x8100 data sheet on the Allied Telesis web site.

LEDs The SFP slots on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card have one LED each, as shown in Figure 20 on page 48 and described in Table 10 on page 48.



Figure 20. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card

Table 10. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card


Solid Amber The SFP transceiver in the slot has established a 10 or 100 Mbps link to a network device.

Blinking Amber The SFP transceiver is transmitting and/or receiving data at 10 or 100 Mbps.

Solid Green The SFP transceiver in the slot has established an 1000 Mbps link to a network device.

Blinking Green The SFP transceiver is transmitting and/or receiving data at 1000 Mbps.

Off The slot is empty or the SFP transceiver has not established a link to a network device.



AT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Line Card

The AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card, shown in Figure 21, is a 10Gbps Ethernet switch.

Figure 21. AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card


Six slots for 10Gbps SFP+ transceivers

Supports 10GBase-SR/LR fiber optic transceivers

Supports AT-SP10TW direct connect twinax cables with SFP+ transceiver-style connectors



24 Mb buffer memory




Hot swappable


LEDs The AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card has one LED for each SFP+ slot. The LED is shown in Figure 22 and described in Table 11 on page 50.

Figure 22. SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card



Table 11. SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card


L/A

Solid Green The transceiver has established a link with a network device.

Flashing Green

The transceiver is transmitting or receiving data at 10 Gbps.

Off This LED state can result from the following conditions:

The transceiver slot is empty.

The transceiver has not established a link with a network device.




AT-SBx81XS16 SFP+ Line Card

The AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card, shown in Figure 23, is an Ethernet switch that supports 10Gbps SFP+ transceivers.

Figure 23. AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card


Sixteen slots for 10Gbps SFP+ transceivers





32 Mb buffer memory

Jumbo frame support of up to 10240 bytes

Hot swappable


NoteThe AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card is supported in slots 1 to 4, 8, and 10 in the AT-SBx8112 Chassis. The card is not supported in slots 7, 9, 11, and 12.

NoteThe line card is not supported by the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card.

LEDs The AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card has one LED for each SFP+ slot. The LED is shown in Figure 24 on page 52 and described in Table 12 on page 52.



Figure 24. SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card

Table 12. SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card


L/A

Solid Green The transceiver has established a 10 Gbps link with a network device.

Flashing Green

The transceiver is transmitting or receiving data at 10 Gbps.

Off This LED state can result from the following conditions:

The transceiver slot is empty.

The transceiver has not established a link with a network device.


Top SFP+ Slot LED

Bottom SFP+ Slot LED



AT-SBx81XLEM SFP Line Card

The AT-SBx81XLEM SFP Line Card, shown in Figure 19, is a Gigabit Ethernet switch with a slot for an expansion module.

Figure 25. AT-SBx81XLEM SFP Line Card


Twelve slots for small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers

Supports 1000Base-SX/LX fiber optic transceivers

Supports 1000Base-BX bidirectional (BiDi) fiber optic transceivers

Supports 1000Base-T twisted pair transceivers (full-duplex mode only)

One slot for an expansion module



32 Mb buffer memory

Jumbo frame support up to 10240 bytes

Hot swappable


NoteThe AT-SBx81XLEM SFP Line Card is hot swappable. However, installing, removing, or replacing an expansion module requires removing the line card from the chassis.

NoteThe twelve SFP slots do not support 10 or 100Mbps transceivers.

Please review the following guidelines when selecting chassis slots for AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards:

For AlliedWare Plus v5.4.6-1.1 or later, the AT-SBx81XLEM Line



Card is supported in all ten line card slots in the AT-SBx8112 Chassis. The bandwidth of the card differs depending on the slot. The card operates at its highest bandwidth in slots 1 to 4, 8, and 10, and at a lower bandwidth in slots 7, 9, 11, and 12.

For earlier AlliedWare Plus v5.4.6, the line card is supported in slots 1 to 4, 8, and 10, but not slots 7, 9, 11, and 12.

Large AddressTable Modes

The AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card has two selectable, large address table modes. You can improve the performance of the card by selecting the mode that best represents the type of network traffic it will forward. The two modes are listed here:

Large Layer 2 Switching and Layer 3 Routing mode - Optimizes AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards for remote Layer 3 subnets.

Large Layer 3 Host mode - Optimizes AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards for local Layer 3 hosts.

Here are the guidelines for the large address table modes:

The large table modes are supported only when the AT-SBx8112 Chassis has AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards. The large table modes are not supported on any of the other SwitchBlade x8100 Ethernet line cards.

You have to specify the silicon profile “profile3” for the chassis with the PLATFORM SILICON-PROFILE command in the AlliedWare Plus operating system.

CautionProfile3 is only compatible with AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards. Do not activate the profile if the chassis contains other models of SwitchBlade x8100 Ethernet line cards.

Only one large table mode can be active at a time in a chassis.

The large table mode is set at the chassis level. All AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards in the chassis use the same table mode setting.

The SFP+ slots on the front panel of the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card cannot be used for regular network traffic when silicon profile Profile3 is active. They must be unused or used for the trunk in a VCStack Plus. The AlliedWare Plus operating system disables the SFP+ slots for regular network traffic when you designate “profile3” as the silicon profile for the chassis.

The large address table modes require AlliedWare Plus v5.4.6.1-1 or later.

Using the large table modes is optional.



The large table modes require the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card. The AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card does not support the large table modes.

For descriptions of the large table modes and how to activate them, refer to “Command Reference: SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches running AlliedWare Plus Version 5.4.6-1.x.”

LEDs Each SFP slot on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card has one LED. The LED is shown in Figure 26 and described in Table 13.

Figure 26. Port LEDs for the SFP Slots on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card

Table 13. SFP Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card


Solid Green The SFP transceiver in the slot has established a 1000 Mbps link to a network device.

Blinking Green The transceiver is transmitting and/or receiving data at 1000 Mbps.

Off The slot is empty or the transceiver has not established a link to a network device.

Top SFP Slot LED

Bottom SFP Slot LED



AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module

The AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Module is an expansion module for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card. Refer to Figure 27.

Figure 27. AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8Expansion Module

The main features of the module are listed here:

Eight 10/100/1000Base-T ports

RJ-45 connectors





Jumbo frame support: of 10240 bytes for ports operating at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps


Full-duplex mode at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps

NoteThe AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module does not support half-duplex mode.

LEDs The ports on the AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module have two LEDs. The LEDs are described in Table 14 on page 57.



Table 14. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Module


L/A


Flashing Green



Flashing Amber



Duplex Mode

Solid Green The port is operating in full duplex-mode.





The AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Module, shown in Figure 28, is an expansion module for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card. It installs in the slot in the card.

Figure 28. AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module

The features of the module are listed here:

Two slots for 40 Gbps QSFP+ transceivers

Supports AT-QSFPSR, AT-QSFPSR4, and AT-QSFPLR4 transceivers

Supports AT-QSFP1CU and AT-QSFP3CU direct connect cables



NoteThe AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Module supports revision B of the AT-QSFPSR4 transceiver. It does not support revision A. The revision level of the transceiver is printed on the transceiver label, after the serial number. You can also display it with the SHOW SYSTEM PLUGGABLE DETAIL command in the AlliedWare Plus operating system.


LED Each slot has one LED. The states of the LED are described in Table 15.

Table 15. QSFP+ Slot LEDs for the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module


Solid Green The QSFP+ transceiver in the slot has established a 40 Gbps link to a network device.



NoteThe AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Module does not support 40G DAC auto-negotiation. Allied Telesis recommends disabling auto-negotiation on transceiver link partners to ensure proper operation.

Blinking Green The transceiver is transmitting and/or receiving data.


Table 15. QSFP+ Slot LEDs for the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module (Continued)





The AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Module is another expansion module for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card. Refer to Figure 29.

Figure 29. AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module


Eight slots for 1Gbps SFP or 10Gbps SFP+ transceivers



Supports 1000Base-SX/LX fiber optic transceivers

Supports 1000Base-BX bidirectional (BiDi) fiber optic transceivers

Supports 1000Base-T twisted pair transceivers (full-duplex mode only)




LED Each slot has one LED. The LED states are defined in Table 16.

Table 16. Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Module


Solid Amber The SFP transceiver in the slot has established a 1Gbps link to a network device.

Blinking Amber The transceiver is transmitting and/or receiving data at 1Gbps.

Solid Green The transceiver in the slot has established a 10Gbps link to a network device.



Blinking Green The transceiver is transmitting and/or receiving data at 10Gbps.


Table 16. Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Module (Continued)




AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module

The AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Module is an expansion module for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card. Refer to Figure 30.

Figure 30. AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module


Four ports with RJ-45 connectors for twisted pair cables

Ports support 1000Base-T or 10GBase-T operation



Full-duplex mode only




LEDs Each port has one LED. The LED states are defined in Table 17.

Table 17. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Module


Solid Amber The port in the slot has established a 1Gbps link to a network device.

Blinking Amber The port is transmitting and/or receiving data at 1Gbps.

Solid Green The port has established a 10Gbps link to a network device.

Blinking Green The port is transmitting and/or receiving data at 10Gbps.



Off The port is not connected to a network device or the device is not powered on.

Table 17. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Module (Continued)




Twisted Pair Ports

This section applies to the twisted pair ports on the following line cards and expansion modules:

AT-SBx81GT24 Ethernet Line Card

AT-SBx81GT40 Ethernet Line Card

AT-SBx81GP24 Ethernet Line Card



Connector Type The ports on the line cards and expansion module have 8-pin RJ-45 connectors, except for the ports on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card, which have 8-pin RJ point 5 connectors.

The ports use four pins at 10 or 100 Mbps and all eight pins at 1000 Mbps or 10 Gbps. The pin assignments are listed in “Port Pinouts” on page 354.

Speed The port speeds are listed here:

AT-SBx81GT24, AT-SBx81GT40, and AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards, and AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module - 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps

AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module - 1000 Mbps or 10 Gbps

The switch can set the speeds automatically through Auto-Negotiation, the default setting, or you can manually set them with the AlliedWare Plus Operating System.

NoteTwisted-pair ports have to be set to Auto-Negotiation to operate at 1000 Mbps or 10 Gbps. You cannot manually set twisted-pair ports to 1000 Mbps or 10 Gbps.

Duplex Mode The twisted-pair ports on the AT-SBx81GT24 and AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module can operate in either half- or full-duplex mode at 10 or 100 Mbps. Ports operating at 1000 Mbps can only operate in full-duplex mode. The twisted-pair ports are IEEE 802.3u-compliant and Auto-Negotiate the duplex mode setting.

You can disable Auto-Negotiation on the ports and set the duplex mode manually.



NoteSwitch ports that are connected to 10 or 100 Mbps end nodes that are not using Auto-Negotiation should not use Auto-Negotiation to set their speed and duplex mode settings, because duplex mode mismatches might occur. You should disable Auto-Negotiation and set the speed and duplex mode settings manually with the AlliedWare Plus Operating System.

NoteThe ports on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card and AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module only support full-duplex mode.

MaximumDistance

The ports have a maximum operating distance of 100 meters (328 feet).

CableRequirements

The cable requirements for the ports on the AT-SBx81GT24 and AT-SBx81GT40 Line Cards and AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module are listed in Table 18.

Table 18. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT-SBx81GT24 and AT-SBx81GT40 Line Cards and AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module

Cable Type 10Mbps 100Mbps 1000Mbps

Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-compliant Category 3 shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a frequency of 16 MHz.

Yes Yes No

Standard TIA/EIA 568-A-compliant Category 5 or TIA/EIA 568-B-compliant Enhanced Category 5 (Cat 5e) shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a frequency of 100 MHz.

Yes Yes Yes

Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-compliant Category 6 shielded cabling.

Yes Yes Yes

Standard TIA/EIA 568-C-compliant Category 6a shielded cabling.

Yes Yes Yes



NotePatch cables for the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card, in lengths of 1 meter and 3 meters with RJ point 5 and RJ-45 connectors, are available from Allied Telesis. Contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for information.

The cable requirements for the PoE ports on the AT-SBx81GP24 Ethernet Line Card are given in Table 19 on page 66.

The cable requirements for the ports on the AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module are listed in Table 20 on page 67.

Table 19. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card

Cable Type

10Mbps 100Mbps 1000Mbps

Non-PoE

PoE PoE+Non-PoE

PoE PoE+Non-PoE

PoE PoE+

Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-compliant Category 3 shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a frequency of 16 MHz.

Yes No No Yes No No No No No

Standard TIA/EIA 568-A-compliant Category 5 shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a frequency of 100 MHz.

Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes No No

Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-compliant Enhanced Category 5 (Cat 5e) shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a frequency of 100 MHz.

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes







Automatic MDIXDetection

The 10/100/1000 Mbps twisted-pair ports on the AT-SBx81GT24, AT-SBx81GT40, and AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards are IEEE 802.3ab compliant and feature automatic MDIX detection when operating at 10 or 100 Mbps. (Automatic MDIX detection does not apply to 1000 Mbps.) This feature automatically configures the ports to MDI or MDI-X depending on the wiring configurations of the end nodes.

Ports connected to network devices that do not support automatic MDIX detection default to MDIX.

You may disable automatic MDIX detection on the individual ports and configure the MDI/MDI-X settings manually with the POLARITY command.

Port Pinouts Refer to Table 50 on page 354 for the pinouts of the twisted-pair ports when they operate at 10 or 100 Mbps in the MDI configuration and Table 51 on page 355 for the MDI-X configuration. For the port pinouts when they operate at 1000 Mbps or 10 Gbps, refer to Table 52 on page 355.

Table 20. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module

Cable Type 1000Mbps 10Gbps


Yes No


Yes Yes



Power over Ethernet on the Ports in the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card

This section applies to the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card. The twisted-pair ports on the line card support Power over Ethernet (PoE). PoE is a mechanism by which the ports supply power to network devices over the twisted pair cables that carry the network traffic. This feature can simplify network installation and maintenance because it allows you to use the switch as a central power source for other network devices.

Devices that receive their power over Ethernet cables are called powered devices (PD), examples of which include wireless access points, IP telephones, web cams, and even other Ethernet switches. A PD connected to a port on the switch receives both network traffic and power over the same twisted-pair cable.

The AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card automatically determines whether a device connected to a port is a PD. A PD has a signature resistor or signature capacitor that the line card can detect over the Ethernet cabling. If the resistor or capacitor is present, the switch assumes that the device is a PD.

A port connected to a network node that is not a PD (that is, a device that receives its power from another power source) functions as a regular Ethernet port, without PoE. The PoE feature remains enabled on the port but no power is delivered to the device.

Powered DeviceClasses

The IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at standards define five powered device classes. The classes are defined by the power requirements of the powered devices. The classes are shown in Table 21. The AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card supports all five classes.

Table 21. IEEE802.3af and IEEE802.3at Powered Device Classes

Class Usage

Maximum Power Output

on the PoE Port

PD Power Range

0 Default 15.4W .044W to 12.95W

1 Optional 4.0W 0.44W to 3.84W






Power Budget The power for PoE on the ports on the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card is provided by the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply. A single power supply can provide up to 1200 watts of power for powered devices. You may install two power supplies in the chassis for a total of 2400 watts for powered devices.

The number of powered devices the chassis can support at one time depends on the number of AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies in the chassis and the power requirements of the powered devices in your network. Table 22 lists the maximum number of powered devices by class, for one or two power supplies. The numbers assume that the powered devices require the maximum amount of power for their classes.

NoteThe maximum number of PoE ports in the SwitchBlade x8112 Switch is 240 ports.

PoE Wiring The IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at standards define two methods for delivering power to powered devices over the four pairs of strands that comprise a standard Ethernet twisted-pair cable. The methods are called Alternatives A and B. In Alternative A, power is supplied to powered devices on strands 1, 2, 3, and 6, which are the same strands that carry the 10/100Base-TX network traffic. In Alternative B, power is delivered on strands 4, 5, 7, and 8. These are the unused strands.

Note1000BASE-T cables carry the network traffic on all eight strands of the Ethernet cable.

The PoE implementation on the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card is Alternative

Table 22. Maximum Number of Powered Devices

Class

Maximum Number of Ports with

One PoE PSU(1200 W)

Maximum Number of Ports with

Two PoE PSU’s(2400 W)

0 77 155

1 240 240

2 171 240

3 77 155

4 40 80



A. Power is transmitted on strands 1, 2, 3, and 6. Thus, the line card can support PDs that receive power using Alternative A.

PDs that comply with the IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at standards are required to support both power delivery methods. However, non-standard PDs and PDs that were manufactured before the completion of the IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at standards and that support only Alternative B will not work with the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card.


Chapter 3

AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card

This chapter describes the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card in the following sections:

“Controller Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8112 Chassis” on page 72

“Hardware Components on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card” on page 74

“Guidelines” on page 76

“Dual Controller Cards” on page 78

“SYS Status LEDs” on page 80

“eco-friendly Button” on page 82

“SBx Linecard Status LEDs” on page 83

“SFP+ Slots” on page 84

“Console (RS-232) Port” on page 86

“Ethernet Management Port (NET MGMT)” on page 87

“USB Port” on page 89

“Reset Button” on page 90

“AlliedWare Plus Software Releases for the Hardware Components” on page 92

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Chapter 3: AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card

Controller Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8112 Chassis

There are two controller fabric cards for the AT-SBx8112 Chassis. The cards are listed here:

AT-SBx81CFC400 Card

AT-SBx81CFC960 Card

The controller fabric cards are shown in Figure 31.

Figure 31. Controller Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8112 Chassis

Two differences between the controller cards are described here:

The AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card has four SFP+ slots. You may use the slots to add four additional networking ports to the chassis or to build a stack of two chassis with the VCStack Plus feature. The AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card does not have SFP+ slots and does not support the VCStack Plus feature.

The AT-SBx81CFC960 Card supports the seven Ethernet line cards in Figure 10 on page 36. The AT-SBx81CFC400 Card supports five of the cards. It does not support the AT-SBx81XS16 or AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card.





This manual describes the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card. For information on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card, refer to the SwitchBlade x8112 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC400 Card Installation Guide.

NoteYou may not install both types of controller cards in the same chassis. When installing two controller cards in the chassis, be sure both cards are the same type.



Hardware Components on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card

The components on the faceplate of the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card are identified in Figure 32 and briefly described in Table 23.

Figure 32. AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card

Four Slots for 10Gbps SFP+Transceivers

SBx LinecardStatus LEDs

eco-friendlyButton

SYSStatusLEDs

ResetButton

USBPort

Console RS-232Port

Ethernet Management (eth0) Port

Table 23. Components on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card

Component Description

SYS Status LEDs Displays general status information about the controller card, power supplies, and fan module. For more information, refer to “SYS Status LEDs” on page 80.

eco-friendly Button Turns the LEDs on and off. For more information, refer to “eco-friendly Button” on page 82.

SBx Linecard Status LEDs Displays general information about the controller and Ethernet line cards. For more information, refer to “SBx Linecard Status LEDs” on page 83.



Slots for Transceivers Supports four 10Gbps SFP+ transceivers. The transceivers may be used for these two functions:

- Uplink ports for the Ethernet line cards.

- A trunk between two chassis with the VCStack Plus feature.

The transceivers are ordered separately. For a list of supported transceivers, refer to the Allied Telesis web site. For more information, refer to “SFP+ Slots” on page 84.

Console RS-232 Port Provides local management of the switch. The switch does not require an IP address for local management. For more information, refer to “Console (RS-232) Port” on page 86.

NET MGMT (eth0) Port Provides maintenance access to the controller card. For more information, refer to “Ethernet Management Port (NET MGMT)” on page 87.

USB Port Used with a USB flash memory drive for management functions, such as storing backup copies of the switch configuration and transferring configurations between switches. For more information, refer to “USB Port” on page 89.

Reset Button Resets the controller and Ethernet line cards. For more information, refer to “Reset Button” on page 90.

Table 23. Components on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card

Component Description



Guidelines

Here are several functions of the controller card:

Chassis Management — The controller card is used to monitor and configure the parameter settings on the Ethernet line cards. The controller card supports local management sessions through the Console RS-232 port and remote management sessions with Telnet, Secure Shell (SSH), or SNMP clients on workstations on your network.

Management software — The controller card stores its own management software as well as the management software for the Ethernet line cards. It downloads the firmware to the cards over the backplane in the chassis when the chassis is powered on or reset, as part of the initialization process.

Configuration Settings — The controller card also maintains a configuration database in which it stores its own settings as well as the settings of the Ethernet line cards. When a change is made to a configuration setting on a line card, the controller card transmits the change over the backplane to the appropriate line card and updates its configuration database. The database is retained even when the chassis is powered off because controller card stores it in nonvolatile memory. You may download the database to a management workstation or network server to maintain a history of configurations or to transfer a configuration to multiple chassis.

Backplane Control — The chassis has a backplane. The Ethernet line cards use the backplane to forward traffic to each other when the ingress and egress ports of packets are located on different cards. The backplane is managed by the controller card. The bandwidth of the backplane depends on the number of controller cards in the chassis. Each line card slot has up to 80Gbps of backplane bandwidth when the chassis has one controller card and up to 160Gbps with two controller cards.

VCStack Plus feature — The controller card can be used to create a stack of two chassis that operate as a single, virtual switch, which can simplify network operation and management. For more information, refer to Chapter 15, “VCStack Plus Overview” on page 303.

SFP+ slots — The SFP+ slot on the front panel may be used with SFP+ 10Gbps transceivers to add high speed uplink ports for the Ethernet line cards or to build a trunk between two chassis for the VCStack Plus feature.

Here are the guidelines to the controller card:

The chassis must have at least one controller card. The line cards do not forward traffic if the chassis does not have at least one



controller card.

The chassis may have either one or two controller cards.

Two controller cards are recommended for redundancy and to increase the per slot backplane bandwidth from up to 80 to 160Gbps.

The controller cards are installed in slots 5 and 6 in the chassis.

Here are other features of the controller card:

LEDs for monitoring the status of the Ethernet line cards.

Power-saving eco-friendly button for turning the port and status LEDs on and off on the line cards and control cards.

Reset switch for resetting the chassis.

USB port for data storage and retrieval.

Console RS-232 for local management.

NET MGMT port and inband interface for remote Telnet, SSH, and SNMP management.

Hot swappable.



Dual Controller Cards

You may install either one or two controller cards in the chassis. Here are the advantages to having two controller cards in the chassis.

Having a second controller card improves the performance of the chassis by increasing the backplane bandwidth for the Ethernet line cards. Two controller cards provide up to 160 Gbps non-blocking throughput for each line card.

Installing a second controller card adds redundancy. If a controller card fails in the chassis, the second card enables the Ethernet line cards to maintain network operations.

Installing a second controller card adds four additional SFP+ slots.

Here are the guidelines to dual controller cards:

One card operates as the active master card and the other as the standby master card. You can determine the state of a controller card by the M/S LED. For information, refer to “SYS Status LEDs” on page 80.

The controller cards automatically determine their states when the chassis is powered on or reset. The card that boots up first is designated as the active master card. If both cards boot up at the same time, the card in slot 5 is designated as the active master card.

All management sessions have to be conducted through the active controller card.

To establish a local management session, you have to use the Console RS-232 port on the active controller card.

When the chassis is powered on or reset, the two controller cards perform an initialization process, part of which involves the inactive card synchronizing its management files with the active card. During this phase of the initialization process, which may take several minutes, the inactive card does not participate with the active card in forwarding traffic over the backplane and its SFP+ slots are nonfunctional. After the inactive card has finished the initialization process, it joins with the active card in forwarding traffic on the backplane and activates its SFP+ slots. For more information, refer to “Monitoring the Initialization Process” on page 226.

Two controller cards provide an active/active architecture. The packet processors on both controller cards are fully utilized, doubling the available backplane bandwidth to up to 160 Gbps per line card slot.



One of the controller cards becomes the active master. In normal operations, this is the controller card in slot 5. The active master manages the system and processes CPU bound network traffic. The standby master runs all network protocol modules and is kept in sync with the active master card, so as to be available in hot-standby for near instantaneous fail over, if required.

If the active master card is hot-swapped out, the standby master becomes the active master. It takes over all control functions almost instantaneously. Testing has shown no noticeable disruption to streaming video.

You can determine the state of the controller card by viewing the CFC LED on the card. The controller card is the active master when the LED is solid green and the standby master when the LED is solid amber.



SYS Status LEDs

The SYS (System) Status LEDs on the controller fabric card display general status information about the controller card, power supplies, and fan module. The LEDs are defined in Table 24 on page 80.

Table 24. SYS (System) Status LEDs


CFC

Solid Green Indicates that the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card is operating normally as the active master controller card.

Flashing Green

Indicates that the controller card is initializing its management software or synchronizing its database with the active master controller card.

Solid Amber

Indicates that the controller card is operating normally as the standby master controller card.

Flashing Amber

Indicates that the controller card is disabled. An active master controller card might disable a standby master controller card if the two cards have incompatible versions of the management software and are unable to resolve the problem, possibly because of insufficient free flash memory.

PSU

Solid Green Indicates that the power supplies are operating properly.

Flashing Amber

Indicates that a power supply is experiencing a problem. Possible causes are:

The input AC voltage from a power source is not within the normal operating range of a power supply module.

The output DC voltage from a power supply module to the line cards is not within the normal operating range.

A power supply is experiencing high temperature.

A power supply has failed.

Check the status LEDs on the individual power supply modules to determine which module has a fault condition.



FANSolid Green Indicates that the fan module is operating properly.

Flashing Amber

Indicates that the fan module has a problem. The fans are operating below the normal operating range or have stopped.

Table 24. SYS (System) Status LEDs (Continued)




eco-friendly Button

You may use the eco-friendly button on the controller card to turn the LEDs on or off. You may turn off the LEDs when you are not using them to monitor the control and Ethernet line cards, to conserve electricity. When the LEDs are off, the overall power consumption of the chassis is slightly reduced, approximately 3 watts in a system with 240 active copper ports.

The button controls all of the port LEDs on the Ethernet line cards and controller card, except for the CFC LED, which is always on, and the L/A LED for the NET MGMT port. The button does not control the LEDs on the fan module and power supply systems.



SBx Linecard Status LEDs

The SBx Linecard Status LEDs display general status information about the Ethernet line cards and controller cards. There is one LED for each slot. If the chassis has two controller cards, the SBx Status LEDs on both cards are active. The LEDs are defined in Table 25.

Table 25. SBx Linecard Status LEDs

LEDs State Description

1 to 12

Off Indicates that the slot is empty.

Solid Green Indicates that the Ethernet line or controller card is operating normally.

Flashing Green Indicates that the card is booting up, running in test mode, or loading its configuration settings.

Solid Amber Indicates that the card is in an off-line state. Possible causes are:

An Ethernet line card that displays this LED state may have encountered a problem initializing the management software.

An Ethernet line card that displays this LED state might not be able to boot up because the controller card does not have the appropriate load file and needs to be updated to the most recent release of the AlliedWare Plus Operating System.

A standby master controller card that displays this LED state may have been disabled by the active master controller card because the cards have incompatible versions of the AlliedWare Plus Operating System and were unable to resolve the problem, possibly because of insufficient free flash memory.

You may remove a line or controller card from the chassis when it is in this state.

Flashing Amber Indicates that the card is reporting a fault condition. Use the management commands to determine the specific problem.



SFP+ Slots

The controller card has four SFP+ slots on the front panel. They are numbered 1 to 4 and may be used with Allied Telesis AT-SP10TW direct connect cables or SFP+ 10G transceivers for the following functions.

Add high speed uplink ports for the Ethernet line cards in the chassis.

Build a trunk between two chassis to form a stack with the VCStack Plus feature. For more information on stacking, refer to Chapter 15, “VCStack Plus Overview” on page 303.

For a list of supported transceivers, refer to the product data sheet or the Allied Telesis web site.

Here are the SFP+ slot guidelines:

The SFP+ slots on the controller card may be used as uplink ports for the Ethernet line cards when the VCStack Plus feature is disabled on the switch.

The SFP+ slots on the controller card must be used as trunk slots when the VCStack Plus feature is enabled.

To use the slots to build a stack with the VCStack Plus feature, you must use direct connect twinax cables or SFP+ transceivers from Allied Telesis. The two chassis will not form the stack if you use cables or transceivers from other network equipment manufacturers.

NoteTo build a stack with the previous 5.4.4 release of the AlliedWare Plus Operating System, you have to use AT-Stack/OP transceivers. That restriction no longer applies with release 5.4.5. You may use direct connect twinax cables or SFP+ transceivers so long as they are from AlliedWare Plus and have been approved for the SFP+ slots.

When a chassis has two controller cards, the SFP+ ports on both cards are active. Consequently, a chassis with two controller cards has eight active SFP+ slots.

You may use the slots in any order when you are using them as uplink ports for the Ethernet line cards.

The trunk cabling configurations for the SFP+ slots with the VCStack Plus feature are given in “Cabling Configurations for the Trunk” on page 307.

Each SFP+ slot has one LED. The states of the LED are described in



Table 26.

Table 26. LEDs for the SFP+ Slots on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Card


L/A

Solid Green The transceiver has established a link with a network device.

Flashing Green

The transceiver is transmitting or receiving data at 10Gbps.

Off The slot is empty or the transceiver has not established a link with a network device.



Console (RS-232) Port

The Console Port is used to conduct local management sessions with the switch. Local management sessions are established with a terminal or PC with a terminal emulation program, and the management cable that comes with the card.

Local management is referred to as out-of-band management because it is not conducted over a network. Consequently, the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card does not need an Internet Protocol (IP) address for this type of management.

Your initial management session with the switch must be a local management session. For instructions on how to start a local management session, refer to “Using Local Management to Verify the Chassis” on page 232 or the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches.



Ethernet Management Port (NET MGMT)

The controller card uses the NET MGMT port as a separate routed eth0 interface. The interface is not part of the switching matrix of the Ethernet line cards, but the CPU on the controller card can route traffic in or out of the port from the line cards.

Here are the guidelines to using the port:

The port should only be used for initial configuration and maintenance access to the chassis.

If the chassis has two controller cards, you must use the NET MGMT port on the active controller card to access the switch. The NET MGMT port on the standby controller card is inactive. To determine the status of the controller cards, refer to the CFC LEDs, described in Table 24 on page 80.

The NET MGMT port has a standard RJ-45 8-pin connector and operates at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps in either half- or full-duplex mode.

The cable requirements for the port are the same as the ports on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card, listed in Table 18 on page 65. For the port pinouts, refer to “Port Pinouts” on page 354.

The default setting for the port is Auto-Negotiation, which sets the speed and duplex mode automatically. You may disable Auto-Negotiation and configure the port manually.

The wiring configuration of the NET MGMT port is set automatically with automatic MDIX detection. You may disable automatic MDIX detection and set the wiring configuration manually.

The port is referred to as eth0 in the management software.

For instructions on how to configure the NET MGMT port, refer to the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches.

NET MGMTLED

The Network Management (NET MGMT) port on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card has one Status LED, described in Table 27 on page 88.



Table 27. NET MGMT Port LED


L/A

Solid Green The port has a valid 1000 Mbps link.

Flashing Green


Solid Amber The port has a valid 10 or 100 Mbps link.

Flashing Amber

The port is transmitting or receiving data at 10 or 100 Mbps.

Off The port has not established a link to a network device.



USB Port

The USB port supports a flash drive. You may use a flash drive to perform the following management functions:

Use Allied Telesis Management Framework to provide a centralized network backup location.

Store backup copies of the configuration files on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card.

Transfer configuration files between controller cards in different chassis that are to have similar configurations.

Transfer release and GUI files between controller cards.

Store or transfer log files.

Store or transfer debug files (for example, the output of the SHOW TECH-SUPPORT command).

Boot the AlliedWare Plus Operating System and master configuration file from flash drive.

The port is compatible with USB v1.0 and v2.0 flash drives. Operating the controller card with a flash drive is optional.



Reset Button

You may use the Reset button to reset either the controller card or all of the cards in the chassis. The action depends on the number of AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Cards in the chassis and, if the chassis has two controller cards, whether you reset the active or standby master controller card.

The possible actions are described here:

If the chassis has only one controller card, pressing the Reset button resets the controller card and all of the Ethernet line cards in the chassis. You might perform this function if the chassis and line cards are experiencing a problem.

CautionThe controller and Ethernet line cards do not forward network traffic for about three minutes while they initialize the AlliedWare Plus Operating System and configure their parameter settings. Some network traffic may be lost.

If the chassis has two controller cards, pressing the Reset button on the active master controller card resets the controller card, but not the Ethernet line cards. The standby master controller card immediately becomes the new active master card and the Ethernet line cards continue to forward traffic. The reset controller card is unavailable for about two minutes while it initializes its AlliedWare Plus Operating System, after which it becomes the standby master controller card in the chassis.

NoteThe available bandwidth of the backplane in the chassis is reduced for about one minute while the reset controller card initializes its management software. This may reduce network performance.

If the chassis has two controller cards, pressing the Reset button on the standby master controller card resets that card, but not the active master controller card or the Ethernet line cards.

NoteThe available bandwidth of the backplane in the chassis is reduced for about one minute while the standby master controller card initializes its management software and synchronizes its database with the active master controller card. This may reduce network performance.



NoteTo reset individual line cards in the chassis, use the REBOOT or RELOAD command in the AlliedWare Plus Operating System.



AlliedWare Plus Software Releases for the Hardware Components

Table 28 lists the releases of the AlliedWare Plus Operating System for the hardware components of the SwitchBlade x8112 product.

Table 28. AlliedWare Plus Operating System Releases for the Hardware Components

Model Name Initial Release

AT-SBx8112 Chassis 5.4.2

AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card 5.4.2

AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card 5.4.3

AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card 5.4.2

AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card 5.4.2

AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card 5.4.2

AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card 5.4.4

AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card 5.4.6

AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card with large address table modes

5.4.6-1.1


5.4.6


5.4.6


5.4.6-1.1


5.4.6-2.1

AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Card 5.4.4

AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC System Power Supply

5.4.2


5.4.5-1

AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supply

5.4.2



AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply

5.4.3

AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module 5.4.2

Table 28. AlliedWare Plus Operating System Releases for the Hardware Components





Section II

Installing the Chassis


Chapter 4, “Safety Precautions and Site Requirements” on page 97

Chapter 5, “Installing the Chassis in an Equipment Rack” on page 105

Chapter 6, “Installing the Power Supplies” on page 121

Chapter 7, “Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Control Card and Ethernet Line Cards” on page 141

Chapter 8, “Cabling the Ethernet Line Cards” on page 165

Chapter 9, “Cabling the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card” on page 181

Chapter 10, “Powering On the Chassis” on page 191

Chapter 11, “Verifying the Hardware Operations of the Chassis” on page 229

Chapter 12, “Troubleshooting” on page 237

Chapter 13, “Replacing Modules” on page 255

Chapter 14, “Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card” on page 293

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Chapter 4

Safety Precautions and Site Requirements

This chapter contains the safety precautions and guidelines for selecting a site for the chassis. The chapter contains the following sections:

“Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 98

“Selecting a Site for the SwitchBlade x8112” on page 102

“Installation Tools and Material” on page 104

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Reviewing Safety Precautions

Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the switch.

NoteThe indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available for viewing in portable document format (PDF) titled Translated Safety Statements from our web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support.

WarningClass 1 Laser product. L1

WarningDo not stare into the laser beam. L2

WarningTo prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. This unit contains hazardous voltages and should only be opened by a trained and qualified technician. To avoid the possibility of electric shock, disconnect electric power to the product before connecting or disconnecting the LAN cables. E1

WarningDo not work on equipment or cables during periods of lightning activity. E2

WarningPower cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord. E3

WarningClass I Equipment. This equipment must be earthed. The power plug must be connected to a properly wired earth ground socket outlet. An improperly wired socket outlet could place hazardous voltages on accessible metal parts. E4

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NotePluggable Equipment. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. E5

CautionAir vents must not be blocked and must have free access to the room ambient air for cooling. E6

WarningOperating Temperature. This product is designed for a maximum ambient temperature of 40° degrees C. E7

NoteAll Countries: Install product in accordance with local and National Electrical Codes. E8

WarningWhen installing this equipment, always ensure that the frame ground connection is installed first and disconnected last. E11

CautionCircuit Overloading: Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on over current protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern. E21

CautionRisk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Attention: Le remplacement de la batterie par une batterie de type incorrect peut provoquer un danger d’explosion. La remplacer uniquement par une batterie du même type ou de type équivalent recommandée par le constructeur. Les batteries doivent être éliminées conformément aux instructions du constructeur. E22

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WarningMounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not created due to uneven mechanical loading. E25

WarningRemove all metal jewelry, such as rings and watches, before installing or removing a line card from a powered-on chassis. E26

WarningThe chassis may be heavy and awkward to lift. Allied Telesis recommends that you get assistance when mounting the chassis in an equipment rack. E28

WarningThis unit might have more than one power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect all power cords before servicing the unit. E30

NoteIf installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the room ambient temperature. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra). E35

CautionInstallation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. E36

WarningReliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuits (e.g., use of power strips). E37



WarningTo reduce the risk of electric shock, the PoE ports on this product must not connect to cabling that is routed outside the building where this device is located. E40

WarningThis product may have multiple AC power cords installed. To de-energize this equipment, disconnect all power cords from the device. E43

CautionAn Energy Hazard exists inside this equipment. Do not insert hands or tools into open chassis slots or sockets. E44

WarningThis equipment shall be installed in a Restricted Access location. E45

WarningHigh Leakage Current exists in this chassis. Connect external ground wire before connecting AC power supply(s). E46



Selecting a Site for the SwitchBlade x8112

Please perform the following procedure to determine the suitability of the site for the chassis:

1. Verify that the equipment rack is safely secured so that it will not tip over. You should install devices starting at the bottom of the rack, with the heavier devices near the bottom.

2. Verify that the power outlets for the chassis are located near the unit and are easily accessible.

3. Verify that the power sources are on different A/C circuits to protect the unit from a power circuit failure.

4. Verify that the site has dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to supply reliable electrical power to the network devices.

5. Verify that the site allows for easy access to the ports on the front of the chassis so that you can easily connect and disconnect the network cables, as well as view the unit’s LEDs.

6. Verify that the site allows for adequate air flow around the unit and through the cooling vents. The ventilation direction for the main section of the chassis is from left to right (when facing the front of the chassis), with the fan module drawing air out of the chassis. The power supplies have fans that draw air from the front to the back.

7. Verify that the site has a reliable and earth (grounded) power supply source, preferably dedicated and filtered.

8. Verify that the twisted pair cabling is not exposed to sources of electrical noise, such as radio transmitters, broadband amplifiers, power lines, electric motors, and fluorescent fixtures.

9. Verify that the site protects the chassis from moisture, water, and dust.

Here are other guidelines to consider:

Switch ports are suitable for intra-building connections, or where non-exposed cabling is required.

Do not place objects on top of the chassis.

The power cords provided with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies for 100-125 VAC installations have 20 Amp, 125 V NEMA 5-20P plugs. The plugs are only compatible with NEMA 5-20R receptacles. See Figure 33 on page 103.



Figure 33. 100 - 125 VAC 125 V NEMA 5-20 Plug and Receptacle



Installation Tools and Material

Here are the installation tools and material you need to have to install the product.

Installing the chassis in an equipment rack requires the following items:

#2 Phillips-head screwdriver

Six equipment rack screws

Flat-head screwdriver

#2 Phillips-head 10 inch-lbs torque screwdriver (optional)

The grounding wire requires the following items:


Crimping tool

10 AWG stranded grounding wire


The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply requires the following items:

Two 8 AWG power wires

One 10 AWG stranded grounding wire

8 mm wrench



#3 Phillips-head 30 to 40 inch-lbs torque screwdriver (optional)

The AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card and Ethernet line cards require the following items:


#2 Phillips-head, 5 inch-lbs torque screwdriver (optional)


Chapter 5

Installing the Chassis in an Equipment Rack

This chapter describes how to install the AT-SBx8112 Chassis in an equipment rack. This chapter contains the following sections:

“Required Tools and Material” on page 106

“Preparing the Equipment Rack” on page 107

“Unpacking the AT-SBx8112 Chassis” on page 110

“Adjusting the Equipment Rack Brackets” on page 112

“Installing the AT-SBx8112 Chassis in the Equipment Rack” on page 114

“Removing the Shipping Brace” on page 117

“Installing the Chassis Grounding Wire” on page 118

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Chapter 5: Installing the Chassis in an Equipment Rack

Required Tools and Material

Here is a list of the tools and screws for mounting the chassis in an equipment rack:


Eight equipment rack screws


Here is a list of the tools and wire for installing the grounding wire on the chassis:


Crimping tool

10 AWG stranded grounding wire





Preparing the Equipment Rack

This section explains how to prepare the equipment rack for the chassis. The procedure requires the following items:

#2 Phillips-head screwdriver (not provided)

Two equipment rack screws (not provided)

To prepare the equipment rack for the AT-SBx8112 Chassis, perform the following procedure:

CautionThe chassis is heavy and should be mounted as low as possible in the equipment rack to maximize vertical stability.

1. Reserve 311.1 mm (12.25“) of vertical rack space for the installation of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis, as shown in Figure 34 on page 108.

2. Do not mount any other equipment within 152.4 mm (6”) above this space during installation. This additional vertical space is temporary and allows you enough room to lift and tilt the chassis into its position in the equipment rack without hitting other equipment, as shown in Figure 40 on page 115. You may use this additional space for other network equipment after the chassis is installed.



Figure 34. Reserving Vertical Rack Space



3. Identify the lowest 1/2” screw hole pattern on the rack mounting rails within the space reserved for the AT-SBx8112 Chassis.

4. Install one rack mount screw in each vertical rail, at the same height in the top screw hole of the lowest 1/2” hole pattern, as shown in Figure 35. The screws are used to support the chassis while you secure it to the rack. Do not fully tighten these two screws at this time. The screw heads should protrude from the rack approximately 6.4 mm (.25 in).

Figure 35. Rack Mounting Hole Locations

5. After installing the two screws in the equipment rack, go to “Unpacking the AT-SBx8112 Chassis” on page 110.

6.4 mm (.25 in)Screw head

Top screw hole of the lowest 1/2” hole pattern

away from rack



Unpacking the AT-SBx8112 Chassis

To unpack the AT-SBx8112 Chassis, perform the following procedure:

1. Remove all components from the shipping package.

2. Verify the contents of the shipping container by referring to Figure 36 here and Figure 37 on page 111. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance.

Figure 36. Components of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis

One AT-SBx8112 Chassis

One AT-SBxFAN12 Module pre-installed in the vertical slot on the right side of the front panel

Ten blank line card slot covers

Three blank power supply slot covers pre-installed in power supply slots A to C on the front panel

One grounding lug pre-installed in the lower left corner on the back panel



Figure 37. Components of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis (Continued)

Two equipment rack brackets pre-installed on the sides of the chassis.

One shipping brace pre-installed diagonally across the line card slots on the front panel

One wrist strap



Adjusting the Equipment Rack Brackets

The chassis has two pre-installed equipment rack brackets. You may adjust the brackets so that the front of the chassis is flush with, extends beyond, or is recessed behind the front of the equipment rack. You may also install the brackets so that the rear panel of the chassis is flush with the front of the equipment rack.

You adjust the brackets by removing them and re-installing them in different positions on the sides of the chassis. The different bracket positions are listed in Table 29 and illustrated in Figure 38 on page 113 and Figure 39 on page 113. Please review the following information before moving the brackets:

Position A, the default position, positions the chassis so that the front of the unit is flush with the front of the equipment rack.

Position B recesses the front of the chassis by 27.39 mm (1.1 in).

Positions C to E extend the front of the chassis beyond the front of the rack from 27.39 mm (1.1 in) to 140.85 mm (5.545 in).

Position F installs the chassis with the rear panel flush with the front of the equipment rack.

To install the rack mount brackets in position “E,” you have to remove the two chassis screws from the bottom-middle section of the chassis and re-install them in front where the rack mount bracket screws were originally, as shown in Figure 38 on page 113.

The dimension (X) between the front panel and the rack rails is given for each rack mounting bracket position in Table 29.

Table 29. Front Panel to Rack Rail Dimensions

Figure # Front Panel PositionDimension X

Front Panel to Rack Rail

38 A (Factory Installed - Flush)

3.69 mm (0.145 in)

38 B(Recessed)

-27.39 mm (-1.078 in)

38 C 27.39 mm (1.078 in)

38 D 47.71 mm (1.878 in)

38 E 140.85 mm (5.545 in)

39 F(Reverse Position)

374.16 mm (14.731 in)



Figure 38. Rack Mounting Bracket Locations

Figure 39. Rack Bracket Locations for Reverse Position of Chassis

Factory Installed - Flush with Rack Rails

A B

C D E

“Dim X”

“Dim X” “Dim X”“Dim X”



Installing the AT-SBx8112 Chassis in the Equipment Rack

The procedure in this section explains how to install the chassis in the equipment rack. The procedure requires the following items:


Six equipment rack screws (not provided)

#2 Phillips-head, 10 inch-lbs torque screwdriver (optional — not provided)

CautionDo not remove the shipping brace from the front of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis until after the unit is securely mounted in the rack. The plate prevents twisting of the chassis frame and mechanical misalignment of the line card slots during shipping and installation.


WarningTo prevent injuring yourself or damaging the device, do not attempt to install the chassis in the equipment rack alone. Allied Telesis recommends a minimum of three people for this procedure.

Before installing the chassis in the rack, review the following checklist:

Did you reserve sufficient space in the equipment rack for the chassis and install two screws in the rack on which to rest the chassis while securing it to the rack? If not, then perform “Preparing the Equipment Rack” on page 107.

Did you adjust the brackets so that the front of the chassis will be positioned correctly in the equipment rack for your installation? If not, then perform “Adjusting the Equipment Rack Brackets” on page 112.

To install the AT-SBx8112 Chassis in the equipment rack, perform the following procedure:

1. While facing the front of the chassis, tilt the top of the chassis toward you, as shown in Figure 40 on page 115.



2. Lift the AT-SBx8112 Chassis into the equipment rack and set the bottom of the equipment rack brackets firmly on the two equipment rack screws you installed in “Preparing the Equipment Rack” on page 107, as shown in Figure 40.

Figure 40. Lifting the AT-SBx8112 Chassis into the Equipment Rack

3. With the bottom of the rack mount ears resting on the two rack mount screws, tilt the top of the chassis back until both rackmount brackets are flush and parallel with the vertical rack rails.

4. Install six rack mount screws (not provided) to secure the chassis to the equipment rack, as shown in Figure 41 on page 116.



Figure 41. Installing the Rack Mount Screws

5. Tighten all eight screws to secure the chassis to the equipment rack, Allied Telesis recommends tightening the screws to 10 inch-lbs.

6. Go to “Removing the Shipping Brace” on page 117.



Removing the Shipping Brace

Now that the chassis is installed in the equipment rack, you may remove the shipping brace from the front of the unit. To remove the shipping brace, remove the six mounting screws with a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver (not provided). Refer to Figure 42.

Figure 42. Removing the Shipping Brace

After removing the shipping plate, go to “Installing the Chassis Grounding Wire” on page 118.

Shipping Brace Screws



Installing the Chassis Grounding Wire

This procedure explains how to connect a grounding wire to the chassis. The chassis requires a permanent connection for the line cards and power supplies to a good earth ground. The procedure requires the following items:

Grounding lug (pre-installed on the rear panel of the chassis)


Crimping tool (not provided)

10 AWG stranded grounding wire (not provided)


To connect the chassis to an earth ground, perform the following procedure:

1. Prepare an adequate length of stranded grounding wire (10 AWG) for the ground connection by stripping it as shown in Figure 43.

Figure 43. Stripping the Grounding Wire

2. Remove the two screws that secure the grounding lug to the rear panel of the chassis, as shown in Figure 44.

Figure 44. Removing the Grounding Lug



3. Insert one end of the grounding wire into the grounding lug, as shown in Figure 45, and use a crimping tool to secure the wire to the grounding lug.

Figure 45. Attaching the Grounding Wire to the Grounding Lug

4. Install the grounding lug on the rear panel of the chassis, as shown in Figure 46.

Allied Telesis recommends tightening the screws to 20 inch-lbs.

Figure 46. Installing the Grounding Lug and Wire

5. Connect the other end of the grounding wire to the building protective earth.

6. Go to Chapter 6, “Installing the Power Supplies” on page 121.




Chapter 6

Installing the Power Supplies

This chapter explains how to install the power supplies. It has the following sections:

“Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)” on page 122

“Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies” on page 123

“Installing AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supplies” on page 129

“Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supplies” on page 134

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Chapter 6: Installing the Power Supplies

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

To protect the equipment from damage by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) during the installation procedure, observe proper ESD protection when handling the SwitchBlade x8112 line cards and power supplies. You should be properly grounded with a wrist or foot strap.

CautionElectrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage the components on the SwitchBlade x8112 line cards and power supplies. Be sure to follow proper ESD procedures during the installation.

To guard against ESD, perform this procedure:

1. Verify that the chassis is electrically connected to earth ground.

2. Connect the wrist strap that comes with the chassis to the ESD socket in the bottom right corner of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis, shown in Figure 47. This ensures that ESD voltages safely flow to ground.

Figure 47. ESD Socket and Wrist Strap

3. When you put on the ESD-preventive wrist strap, be sure it makes good contact with your skin.



Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies

The chassis must have at least one system power supply. For background information, refer to “Power Supplies and Power Supply Slots” on page 26.

CautionThe electronic components in the power supply can be damaged by electro-static discharges (ESD). Follow the procedure in “Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)” on page 122 to guard against ESD damage when unpacking and installing the power supply.

CautionThe following procedure assumes that this is the initial installation of the chassis and that the chassis is powered off. However, if you are installing a new AT-SBxPWRSYS2 Power Supply in an active, operational chassis, you should connect the AC power cord to the appropriate connector on the back panel of the unit before installing the power supply. Otherwise, the active master controller card might restart its operating system when you install the power supply. This can result in a temporary interruption of network operations of the chassis if it has only one controller card. This guideline does not apply to the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC or DC Power Supply or the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply.

To install AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies, perform the following procedure:

1. Choose a slot in the chassis for the system power supply.

System power supplies are installed in slots C and D in the chassis. Refer to Figure 48 on page 124. If you are installing only one power supply, you may install it in either slot, but Allied Telesis recommends slot D because the slot does not come with a blank power supply panel.



Figure 48. Power Supply Slots

CautionThe AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies will not work in slot A or B.

2. If the chassis already has a power supply in slot D, remove the blank power supply panel from slot C by lifting the blank panel handle and sliding it out of the slot, as shown in Figure 49.

Figure 49. Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot C

AT-SBxPWRPOE1Power Supply Slots

A B

or AT-SBxPWRSYS2Power Supply Slots

C D

AT-SBxPWRSYS1



3. Remove the new power supply from the shipping package and verify the package contents, listed in Figure 50.

If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance.

Figure 50. Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply

NoteStore the packaging material in a safe location. You must use the original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis.

NoteThe tie wrap is used to secure the power cord to the chassis in “Powering On AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies” on page 193.

One AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply

One regional AC power cord

One tie wrap



4. Move the locking handle on the power supply to the unlocked or up position. See Figure 51.

Figure 51. Unlocking the Handle on the Power Supply

5. Align and insert the power supply into the power supply slot. Figure 52 shows the power supply installed in slot D.

Figure 52. Inserting the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply



6. Lower the power supply locking handle to secure the power supply to the chassis, as shown in Figure 53.

Figure 53. Lowering the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply

NoteIf the module does not fully seat in the chassis slot, check to be sure you are installing a system power supply and not a PoE power supply. The model name of the module is included on a label on the locking handle. For more information, refer to “Power Supplies and Power Supply Slots” on page 26.

7. To install a second system power supply, repeat this procedure.

8. After installing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supples, do one of the following:

If you purchased the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply for the ports on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Cards, go to “Installing AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supplies” on page 129.

Otherwise, go to Chapter 7, “Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Control Card and Ethernet Line Cards” on page 141.



NoteRetain the tie wrap that comes with the power supply. You will use it to secure the power cord to the chassis when you power on the unit in “Powering On AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies” on page 193.



Installing AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supplies

This section contains the installation procedure for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply, for the PoE+ ports on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card. For background information, refer to “Power Supplies and Power Supply Slots” on page 26.


To install the power supply, perform the following procedure:

1. Choose a slot for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 System Power Supply in the chassis.

You may install it in either slot A or B, shown in Figure 48 on page 124.

2. Raise the handle on the blank panel covering the selected slot and slide the panel from the chassis. Figure 54 on page 130 illustrates the removal of the blank panel from slot A.



Figure 54. Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot A

3. Remove the power supply from the shipping package and verify that the shipping package contains the items listed in Figure 55 on page 131.




Figure 55. Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply Module


NoteThe tie wrap is used to secure the power cord to the chassis in “Powering On AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies” on page 197.

4. Raise the locking handle on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply, as shown Figure 56 on page 132.

One AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply Module

One regional AC power cord

One tie wrap



Figure 56. Unlocking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply

5. Align and insert the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Module into slot A or B. Figure 57 shows the power supply module aligned in slot A.

CautionThe AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supply will not work in slot C or D.

Figure 57. Inserting the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply



6. Lower the locking handle of the power supply module to secure the module in the slot, as shown in Figure 58.

Figure 58. Locking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply

NoteIf the module does not fully seat in the chassis slot, check to be sure you are installing a PoE power supply and not a system power supply. The model name of the module is included on a label on the locking handle. For more information, refer to “Power Supplies and Power Supply Slots” on page 26.

7. To install a second AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply, repeat this procedure.

8. After installing the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies, go to Chapter 7, “Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Control Card and Ethernet Line Cards” on page 141.

NoteRetain the tie wrap that comes with the power supply. You use it to secure the power cord to the chassis when you power on the unit in “Powering On AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies” on page 197.



Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supplies

This section contains the installation procedure for AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supplies. For background information, refer to “Power Supplies and Power Supply Slots” on page 26.


To install the power supply, perform the following procedure:

1. Choose a slot in the chassis for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply.

System power supplies are installed in slots C and D in the chassis. Refer to Figure 48 on page 124. If you are installing only one power supply, you may install it in either slot, but Allied Telesis recommends slot D because the slot does not come with a blank power supply panel.

CautionThe AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply will not work in slot A or B.

2. If the chassis already has a power supply in slot D, remove the blank power supply panel from slot C by lifting the blank panel handle and sliding it out of the slot, as shown in Figure 59 on page 135.



Figure 59. Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot C

3. Remove the power supply from the shipping package and verify that the shipping package contains the items listed in Figure 60 on page 136.




Figure 60. Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply Module


4. Verify that the On/Off switch on the power supply is in the Off position. Refer to Figure 61 on page 137.

One AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply

Two straight power wire ring lugs

One grounding wire ring lug

Two right angle power wire ring lugs



Figure 61. On/Off Switch on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply

5. With a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver, loosen the handle locking screw on the power supply, as shown in Figure 62.

Figure 62. Loosening the Handle locking Screw on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply

6. Raise the locking handle on the power supply, as shown Figure 63 on page 138.

On/Off Switch



Figure 63. Raising Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply

7. Align and insert the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 Module into slot C or D. Figure 64 shows the power supply installed in slot D.

CautionThe AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply will not work in slot A or B.

Figure 64. Inserting the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply



8. Lower the locking handle of the power supply module to secure the module in the slot, as shown in Figure 65.

Figure 65. Locking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply

NoteDo not tighten the handle locking screw yet. You may need to slightly lift the handle to move the plastic guard panel when you connect the positive and negative wires in “Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply” on page 200.

9. To install a second AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply, repeat this procedure.

10. After installing the power supplies, go to Chapter 7, “Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Control Card and Ethernet Line Cards” on page 141.

NoteRetain the five wire ring lugs that come with the power supply. You use them to wire the power supply in “Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply” on page 200.




Chapter 7

Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Control Card and Ethernet Line Cards

This chapter describes how to install the control and Ethernet line cards. The chapter has the following sections:

“Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line Cards” on page 142

“Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card” on page 144

“Installing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Cards” on page 150

“Installing the Ethernet Line Cards” on page 158

“Installing Blank Slot Covers” on page 163

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Chapter 7: Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Control Card and Ethernet Line Cards

Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line Cards

Please observe the following guidelines when handling controller cards, Ethernet line cards, and expansion modules:

The controller and line cards are hot swappable and can be installed or removed while the chassis is powered on.

CautionThe expansion modules for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card are not hot-swappable. You have to install the modules before installing the line cards in the chassis. For instructions, refer to “Installing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Cards” on page 150 or “Replacing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards” on page 275.

Always wear an anti-static device when handling the cards.

CautionThe electronic components on the devices can be damaged by electro-static discharges (ESD). Follow the procedure in “Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)” on page 122 to guard against ESD damage when handling the devices.

Hold a card by its faceplate and edges.

Never touch the electronic components on the top or bottom of a card.

To avoid damaging the components on the bottom of a card, do not set it down on a table or desk. If you need to set down a card, return it to its anti-static bag and packaging container.

Do not remove a card from its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it in the chassis.

If you need to remove a card from the chassis, immediately return it in its anti-static bag and packaging container.

Never hold or lift a controller card by the handles on the front faceplate. You might bend or damage the handles.

CautionYou must keep a controller or Ethernet line card level as you slide it into or out of the chassis. You might damage the components on the top or bottom of a card if you slide it at an angle. Refer to Figure 66 on page 143.



Figure 66. Aligning a Card in a Slot

CORRECT

INCORRECT

INCORRECT



Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card

This section contains the installation procedure for the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card. You may install either one or two controller cards in the unit. The chassis must have at least one controller card. The cards must be installed in slots 5 and 6 in the chassis.

NotePlease review “Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line Cards” on page 142 before performing this procedure.

This procedure requires the following tools:


#2 Phillips-head, 5 inch-lbs torque screwdriver (optional — not provided))

To install the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card, perform the following procedure:

1. Choose a slot in the chassis for the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card.

The card must be installed in slot 5 or 6, shown in Figure 67. If you are installing only one controller card, Allied Telesis recommends installing it in slot 5.

Figure 67. Slots 5 and 6 for the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card

2. Remove the new AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card from the shipping package and verify the package contents, listed in Figure 68 on page 145.


Slot 5 Slot 6



Figure 68. Items Included with the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Card

NoteStore the packaging material in a safe location. You should use the original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis.

3. Carefully remove the controller card from the anti-static bag. Refer to Figure 69.

Figure 69. Removing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card from the Anti-static Bag

4. Carefully remove the battery insulator tab on the controller card by sliding it out from between the battery and battery clip, as shown in Figure 70 on page 146.

One AT-SBx81CFC960 Control Card

One 2 m (6.6 ft) local management cable with RJ-45 (8P8C) and DB-9 (D-sub 9-pin) connectors.



Figure 70. Removing the Battery Insulator

5. Move the locking handles on the front panel to the open position, as shown in Figure 71.

Figure 71. Opening the Locking Handles on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card

6. Align the edges of the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card with the internal chassis card guides in slot 5 or 6 of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis. Figure 72 on page 147 shows the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card aligned in slot 5.



Figure 72. Aligning the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card in the Chassis Slot

7. Carefully slide the card into the slot.

CautionKeep the card level with the chassis as you slide it into the slot. You might damage the components on the top or bottom of the card if you slide it in at an angle. Refer to Figure 66 on page 143.

CautionDo not force the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card into the slot. If you feel resistance, remove it and try again. Be sure that the edges of the card are properly aligned with the card guides.

8. When you feel the card make contact with the connector on the backplane of the chassis, carefully close the two locking levers on the front panel of the controller card to secure it in the chassis, as shown in Figure 73 on page 148.



Figure 73. Closing the Locking Levers on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card

9. Finger tighten the two thumbscrews on the card to secure the card to the chassis, as shown in Figure 74 on page 149.



Figure 74. Tightening the Thumb Screws on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card

10. Tighten the screws with a # 2 Phillips-head screwdriver to secure the controller card to the chassis.


11. if the chassis is to have two AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards, repeat this procedure to install the second card.

12. After installing the controller cards, do one of the following:

If you purchased AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Cards with expansion modules, go to “Installing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Cards” on page 150.

Otherwise, go to “Installing the Ethernet Line Cards” on page 158.



Installing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Cards

This section contains the procedure for installing an expansion module in the AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Card. If you did not purchase AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Cards, skip this procedure and go to “Installing the Ethernet Line Cards” on page 158.

CautionYou must install the expansion module before installing the AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Card in the chassis. Attempting to install the module when the line card is installed in the chassis will damage the module and card. If the card is already installed in the chassis, remove it by performing the procedure “Replacing Ethernet Line Cards” on page 273.


The illustrations in the procedure show the AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module. The procedure is the same for all expansion modules.

To install an expansion module in the AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Card, perform the following procedure:

1. Remove the AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Card from the shipping package. If it is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance.


2. Carefully remove the card from the anti-static bag. Refer to Figure 75 on page 151.



Figure 75. Removing the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card from the Anti-static Bag

3. Place the card on a level surface.

4. With a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the two screws that secure the blank slot cover to the card. Refer to Figure 76.

Figure 76. Removing the Screws on the Blank Slot Cover on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card

5. Slide the blank slot cover from the slot. Refer to Figure 77 on page 152.



Figure 77. Removing the Blank Slot Cover from the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card

6. With your thumb and forefinger, pull out the retaining pin on the side of the line card and turn it clockwise one quarter turn so that it remains in the retracted position. Refer to Figure 78 on page 153.



Figure 78. Retracting the Retaining Pin on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card

7. Remove the expansion module from its shipping container and anti-static bag. Refer to Figure 79.

Figure 79. Removing the Expansion Module from the Anti-static Bag



8. Carefully align the expansion module in the slot, as shown in Figure 80, and slide it into the line card.

CautionKeep the module level with the line card as you slide it into the slot. You might damage the components on the top or bottom of the module if you slide it in at an angle. Refer to Figure 66 on page 143.

CautionDo not force the card into the slot. If you feel resistance, remove the card and try again.

Figure 80. Sliding the Expansion Module into the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card

9. When the expansion module makes contact with the connector inside the line card, gently press on both sides of the faceplate to seat the module on the connector. Refer to Figure 81 on page 155. The module is fully installed when its faceplate is flush against the faceplate of the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card.



Figure 81. Seating the Expansion Module on the Connector in the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card

10. With a Phillips-head screwdriver, install the two screws from step 4 to secure the expansion module to the line card. Refer to Figure 82.

Figure 82. Securing the Expansion Module

11. Turn the retaining pin on the side of the line card one quarter turn to release it. Refer to Figure 83 on page 156.



Figure 83. Releasing the Retaining Pin

12. Retain the blank slot cover removed in step 5 and shown in Figure 84 by storing it in a safe location. You should reinstall it on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card if, at a later date, you remove the expansion module.

Figure 84. Blank Slot Cover for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card

13. If you are not installing the line card in the chassis now, return it to its anti-static bag and shipping container to protect it from damage. Refer to Figure 85 on page 157.



Figure 85. Returning the Line Card to its Anti-static Bag

14. For instructions on how to install the line card in the chassis, go to “Installing the Ethernet Line Cards” on page 158.

NoteIn AlliedWare Plus v5.4.6, the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card was supported in slots 1 to 4, 8, and 10 in the AT-SBx8112 Chassis, but not slots 7, 9, 11, and 12. In AlliedWare Plus v5.4.6.1-1 or later, the line card is supported in all ten line card slots.



Installing the Ethernet Line Cards

This section contains the installation procedure for the Ethernet line cards. The illustrations show the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card, but the procedure is the same for all the cards.





To install the Ethernet line cards, perform the following procedure:

1. Choose a slot in the chassis for the Ethernet line card. The Ethernet line cards may be installed in slots 1 to 4 and 7 to 12. The slots are shown in Figure 86.

Figure 86. Slots 1 to 4 and 7 to 12 for the Ethernet Line Cards

NoteThe AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card is supported in slots 1 to 4, 8, and 10 in the AT-SBx8112 Chassis. It is not supported in slots 7, 9, 11, and 12.

NoteIn AlliedWare Plus v5,4,6, the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card was restricted to slots 1 to 4, 8, and 10 in the AT-SBx8112 Chassis. In AlliedWare Plus v5,4,6-1.1 or later, that restriction no longer applies.

Slot 1

Slot 3

Slot 7

Slot 9Slot 11

Slot 2

Slot 4

Slot 8

Slot 10Slot 12



2. If the selected slot for the line card is covered with a blank slot cover, use a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws on the cover and remove it from the chassis. Refer to Figure 87.

Figure 87. Removing a Blank Slot Cover

3. Remove the line card from the shipping package. If it is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance.


4. Carefully remove the Ethernet line card from the anti-static bag. Refer to Figure 88.

Figure 88. Removing an Ethernet Line Card from the Anti-static Bag

5. Align the line card with the internal chassis card guides in the selected slot in the chassis.



Figure 89 shows an Ethernet line card aligned with slot 1.

Figure 89. Aligning an Ethernet Line Card in a Chassis Slot

6. Carefully slide the card into the slot.

CautionKeep the card level with the chassis as you slide it into the slot. You might damage the components on the top or bottom of the card if you slide it in at an angle. Refer to Figure 66 on page 143.

CautionDo not force the card into the slot. If you feel resistance, remove the card and try again. Be sure that the edges of the card are properly aligned with the card guides.

7. When you feel the line card make contact with the connector on the backplane of the chassis, gently press on both sides of the faceplate to seat the card on the connector. Refer to Figure 90 on page 161.



Figure 90. Seating an Ethernet Line Card on the Backplane Connector

8. Finger tighten the two thumbscrews on the sides of the line card to secure it to the chassis, as shown in Figure 91.

Figure 91. Tightening the Thumb Screws on an Ethernet Line Card



9. Tighten the two screws with a # 2 Phillips-head screwdriver to secure the line card to the chassis.


10. Repeat this procedure to install the remaining Ethernet line cards.

11. After installing the line cards. go to “Installing Blank Slot Covers” on page 163.



Installing Blank Slot Covers

After installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards and Ethernet line cards, check the front panel for unused slots and cover them with the blank slot covers included with the chassis, as explained in this procedure. The fan module may not be able to maintain adequate airflow across the control and line cards if the chassis is not completely enclosed. If there are no unused slots, go to Chapter 8, “Cabling the Ethernet Line Cards” on page 165.

To install the blank panels on the unused slots, perform the following procedure:

1. Position a blank slot cover over an unused slot, as shown in Figure 92. The up arrow on the panel must be pointing up.

Figure 92. Installing a Blank Slot Cover

2. Finger tighten the two thumbscrews to attach the blank panel to the chassis, as shown in Figure 93.

Figure 93. Tightening the Thumbscrews on a Blank Slot Cover

3. Tighten the two screws with a # 2 Phillips-head screwdriver to secure the blank slot cover to the chassis.

Up Arrow




4. Repeat this procedure to cover the remaining empty slots with blank slot covers.

5. Store any unused blank panels in a secure location for future use.

6. Go to Chapter 8, “Cabling the Ethernet Line Cards” on page 165.


Chapter 8

Cabling the Ethernet Line Cards

This chapter contains instructions on how to cable the ports and slots on the Ethernet line cards. The chapter has the following sections:

“Cabling Guidelines for Twisted Pair Ports” on page 166

“Guidelines to Installing SFP, SFP+, or QSFP+ Transceivers” on page 169

“Installing SFP or SFP+ Transceivers” on page 170

“Installing AT-SP10TW Direct Connect Cables” on page 175

“Installing AT-QSFPCU Cables” on page 178

“Installing AT-QSFPSR, AT-QSFPSR4, or AT-QSFPLR4 Transceivers” on page 180

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Chapter 8: Cabling the Ethernet Line Cards

Cabling Guidelines for Twisted Pair Ports

This section applies to the twisted pair ports on the following line cards:


AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card


Here are the guidelines to cabling the 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports on the cards:

The 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports on the AT-SBx81GT24 and AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards have 8-pin RJ45 connectors.

The 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card have 8-pin RJ point 5 connectors.

The cable specifications for the 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports on the AT-SBx81GT24 and AT-SBx81GT40 Line Cards are listed in Table 18 on page 65.

The cable specifications for the 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports on the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card are listed in Table 19 on page 66.

The connectors on the cables should fit snugly into the ports, and the tabs should lock the connectors into place.

The default setting for PoE on the ports on the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card is enabled.

The default speed setting for the ports is Auto-Negotiation. This setting is appropriate for ports connected to network devices that also support Auto-Negotiation.

The default speed setting of Auto-Negotiation is not appropriate for ports connected to network devices that do not support Auto-Negotiation and have fixed speeds or 10 or 100 Mbps. For those switch ports, disable Auto-Negotiation and set the port’s speed manually to match the speeds of the network devices.

The 10/100/1000Base-T ports must be set to Auto-Negotiation, the default setting, to operate at 1000Mbps.

The default duplex mode setting for the ports is Auto-Negotiation. This setting is appropriate for ports connected to network devices that also support Auto-Negotiation for duplex modes.

The default duplex mode setting of Auto-Negotiation is not appropriate for ports connected to network devices that do not support Auto-Negotiation and have a fixed duplex mode. Disable Auto-Negotiation on those ports and set their duplex modes manually to avoid the possibility of duplex mode mismatches. A switch port using Auto-Negotiation defaults to half-duplex if it



detects that the end node is not using Auto-Negotiation. This can result in a mismatch if the end node is operating at a fixed duplex mode of full-duplex.

The default wiring configuration of the ports is automatic MDIX detection, which configures the MDI/MDIX setting automatically. This setting is appropriate for switch ports that are connected to network devices that also support the feature.

The default wiring configuration of automatic MDIX detection is not appropriate for ports that are connected to network devices that do not support the feature. On those ports, you should disable automatic MDIX detection and set the wiring configuration manually with the POLARITY command.

ConnectingCables to the AT-SBx81GT40 Line

Card

Here are a few additional guidelines to connecting cables to ports on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card:

The ports require the RJ point 5 cable connector shown in Figure 94.

Figure 94. RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card

To connect a cable to a port in the top role on the line card, orient the connector with the release tab on top. To connect a cable to a port in the bottom role, orient the connector with the release tab on the bottom. Refer to Figure 95 on page 168.

To remove a cable from a port, pull gently on the release tab and slide the cable connector from the port.

NotePatch cables for the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card, in lengths of 1 meter and 3 meters with RJ point 5 and RJ-45 connectors, are available from Allied Telesis. Contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for information.



Figure 95. Connecting Cables to Ports on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card

Release Tab

Connecting a cable to a port in the top row.

Connecting a cable to a port in the bottom row.



Guidelines to Installing SFP, SFP+, or QSFP+ Transceivers

Please review the following guidelines before installing fiber optic transceivers in the line cards and expansion modules:

You should verify that the transceivers are supported by the devices. Refer to Table 6 on page 37 and the SwitchBlade x8100 data sheet on the Allied Telesis web site.

You should install a transceiver in a line card before connecting its network cable.

A fiber optic transceiver is dust sensitive. Always keep the protective cover in the optical bores when a fiber optic cable is not installed, or when you store the transceiver. When you do remove this cover, retain it for future use.

Your Allied Telesis sales representative can provide you with a list of supported transceivers for the line cards and expansion modules.

The operational specifications and fiber optic cable requirements of the transceivers are provided in the documents included with the devices.

The transceivers and direct connect cables are hot-swappable. You may install them while the chassis is powered on.

Unnecessary removal or insertion of transceivers can lead to premature failures.

WarningTransceivers can be damaged by static electricity. Follow the procedure in “Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)” on page 122 to guard against ESD damage when unpacking and installing the devices.

CautionThe temperature of an operational transceiver can exceed 70 C (158 F). Exercise caution when removing or handling a transceiver with unprotected hands.



Installing SFP or SFP+ Transceivers

This section applies to the following line cards and expansion module:




AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card


Table 30 lists the basic types of transceivers supported by the above Ethernet line cards. For model names of specific transceivers, refer to the SwitchBlade x8100 data sheet on the Allied Telesis web site.

Please review “Guidelines to Installing SFP, SFP+, or QSFP+ Transceivers” on page 169 before performing this procedure.

The illustrations show the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card. The procedure is the same for all the devices.

To install SFP or SFP+ transceivers, perform the following procedure:

1. Remove the dust plug from the slot chosen for the SFP or SFP+ transceiver. Figure 96 on page 171 shows the dust plug removed from

Table 30. Transceiver Support

Device100Mbps SFPTransceivers



AT-SP10TW

Cables1


Yes Yes No


No No Yes


No No Yes

AT-SBx81XLEM Line

Card2No Yes No


No Yes Yes

1. Available in lengths of 1, 3, and 7 meters.2. Transceiver slots 1 to 12.



slot 1 on the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card.

Figure 96. Removing the Dust Cover from a Transceiver Slot

NoteDo not remove the dust plug from a transceiver slot if you are not installing the transceiver at this time. The dust plug protects the line card from dust contamination.

2. Slide the transceiver in the slot until it clicks into place.

To install the transceiver into an odd numbered slot, position it with the handle is on top as you slide it into the slot. To install the transceiver into an even numbered slot, position it with the handle on the bottom. Refer to Figure 97.

Figure 97. Installing an SFP or SFP+ Transceiver

Handle



For slots on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card, position the handle on top. Refer to Figure 98.

Figure 98. Installing an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card

NoteIf you are ready to attach the fiber optic cable to the transceiver, continue with the next step. Otherwise, repeat steps 1 to 2 to install the remaining SFP transceivers in the line cards.

3. Remove the protective cover from the + transceiver. Refer to Figure 99 on page 173.

Handle



Figure 99. Removing the Dust Cover from a Transceiver

NoteThe dust cover protects the fiber optic port on the transceiver from dust contamination. It should not be removed until you are ready to connect the fiber optic cable.

4. Before connecting the cable, verify the position of the handle on the transceiver. If the transceiver is in an odd numbered slot, the handle should be in the upright position, as shown in Figure 100. If the transceiver is in an even numbered slot, the handle should be in the down position.

Figure 100. Verifying the Position of the Handle on the Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card

Handle



5. Connect the fiber optic cable to the port on the transceiver, as shown in Figure 101 on page 174. The connector should snap into the port.

Figure 101. Attaching a Fiber Optic Cable to a Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card

6. Repeat this procedure to install additional SFP or SFP+ transceivers in the line cards.

7. After installing and cabling the transceivers, do one of the following:

To install and cable additional transceivers in the Ethernet line cards, go to the appropriate section in this chapter for instructions.

To cable the ports on the controller card, go to Chapter 9, “Cabling the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card” on page 181.

After cabling all the ports in the chassis, go to Chapter 10, “Powering On the Chassis” on page 191.



Installing AT-SP10TW Direct Connect Cables

This procedure explains how to connect AT-SP10TW direct connect Twinax cables to the SFP+ slots in the following line cards and expansion module:




The cables may be used in place of fiber optic cables and transceivers for 10 Gbps links of up to 7 meters.

NoteThe AT-SP10TW Cables are not supported in the AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card or slots 1 to 12 in the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card.


The illustrations in the procedure show the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Cards. The procedure is the same for all the devices.

To install AT-SP10TW Cables, perform the following procedure:

1. Remove the dust plug from one of the SFP+ slots. You may install AT-SP10TW Cables in any of the slots on the line card or expansion module. Refer to Figure 102.

Figure 102. Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP+ Slot



NoteDo not remove the dust plug from an SFP+ slot if you are not installing the transceiver at this time. The dust plug protects the line card from dust contamination.

2. Slide the connector on the AT-SP10TW Cable into the slot until it clicks into place.

To install the cable into an odd numbered slot in the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card or AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module, position the release tab on top as you slide the connector into the slot. To install the cable in an even numbered slot, position the connector so that the release tab is on the bottom. Refer to Figure 103.

Figure 103. Installing the AT-SP10TW Cable in the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card or AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module

To install the cable in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card, position the release tab on top as you slide the connector into the slot. Refer to Figure 104 on page 177.

Release Tab

Release Tab



Figure 104. Installing the AT-SP10TW Cable in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card

3. Install the other end of the cable into an SFP+ slot on another network device.

4. Repeat this procedure to install additional AT-SP10TW Cables.

NoteTo remove the connector and cable from the SFP+ slot, gently push on the connector, pull on the release tab, and slide the connector from the slot.

5. After installing the AT-SP10TW Cables, do one of the following:




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Installing AT-QSFPCU Cables

This section contains instructions on how to install AT-QSFPCU Cables in the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card. You can use the cables in place of fiber optic cables and transceivers for 40GbE links of up to 1 or 3 meters. The model names of the cables are listed here:

AT-QSFP1CU - 1 meter

AT-QSFP3CU - 3 meters

NoteThe AT-QSFPCU Cables are only supported in the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module.


To install AT-QSFPCU Cables, perform the following procedure:

1. Remove the dust cover from a slot on the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module. Refer to Figure 105.

Figure 105. Removing the Dust Cover from a Slot on the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module

2. Orient the connector on the AT-QSFPCU Cable with the release tab on top and slide it into the slot until it clicks into place. Refer to Figure 106 on page 179.



Figure 106. Sliding the AT-QSFPCU Cable into the Slot

3. Install the other end of the cable into a compatible QSFP+ slot on another network device.

4. Repeat this procedure to install additional AT-QSFPCU Cables.

NoteTo remove the connector and cable from the slot, gently push on the connector, pull on the release tab, and slide the connector from the slot.

5. After installing the AT-QSFPCU Cables, do one of the following:




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Installing AT-QSFPSR, AT-QSFPSR4, or AT-QSFPLR4 Transceivers

This section contains the procedure for installing AT-QSFPSR, AT-QSFPSR4, or AT-QSFPLR4 transceivers in the slots on the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module.

NoteThe AT-QSFPSR, AT-QSFPSR4, and AT-QSFPLR4 transceivers are only supported in the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module.


To install AT-QSFPSR, AT-QSFPSR4, or AT-QSFPLR4 transceivers, perform the following procedure:

1. Remove the dust cover from a slot on the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module. Refer to Figure 105 on page 178.

2. Slide a transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place.

3. Attach fiber optic cable to the transceiver.

4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install and cable transceivers in the other slots of the expansion module.

5. Connect the cables to compatible QSFP ports in other network devices.

NoteTo remove the connector and cable from the slot, gently push on the connector, pull on the release tab, and slide the connector from the slot.

6. After installing the transceivers, do one of the following:





Chapter 9

Cabling the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card

This chapter contains instructions on how to cable the ports on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card. The chapter has the following sections:

“Cabling the NET MGMT Port” on page 182

“Installing SFP+ Transceivers” on page 184

“Installing AT-SP10TW Cables” on page 189

181

Chapter 9: Cabling the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card

Cabling the NET MGMT Port

For background information on the NET MGMT port on the controller card, refer to “Ethernet Management Port (NET MGMT)” on page 87.

NoteThe NET MGMT port is referred to as “eth0” in the management software.

Here are the guidelines to using the NET MGMT port:

The cabling requirements of the port are the same as the ports on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card, in Table 18 on page 65.

The default speed setting for the port is Auto-Negotiation. This setting is appropriate if the port is connected to a network device that also support Auto-Negotiation.

The default speed setting of Auto-Negotiation is not appropriate if the port is connected to a network device that does not support Auto-Negotiation and has a fixed speed or 10 or 100 Mbps. In this situation, disable Auto-Negotiation and set the port’s speed manually to match the speed of the network device.

The port must be set to Auto-Negotiation, the default setting, to operate at 1000Mbps.

The default duplex mode setting for the port is Auto-Negotiation. This setting is appropriate if the port is connected to a network device that also support Auto-Negotiation for the duplex mode.

The default duplex mode setting of Auto-Negotiation is not appropriate if the port is connected to a network device that does not support Auto-Negotiation and has a fixed duplex mode. In this situation, you should disable Auto-Negotiation on the port and set its duplex mode manually to avoid the possibility of a duplex mode mismatch. With Auto-Negotiation, the port defaults to half-duplex if it detects that the end node is not using Auto-Negotiation. This can result in a mismatch if the end node is operating at a fixed duplex mode of full-duplex.

The default wiring configuration of the port is automatic MDIX detection, which configures the MDI/MDIX setting automatically. This setting is appropriate for port if it is connected to a network device that also support the feature.

The default wiring configuration of automatic MDIX detection is not appropriate for the NET MGMT port if it is connected to a network device that does not support the feature. You should disable automatic MDIX detection and set the wiring configuration manually with the POLARITY command.



After cabling the NET MGMT port, do one of the following:

To install and cable additional transceivers, go to the appropriate section in this chapter for instructions.




Installing SFP+ Transceivers

The AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card has four slots for 10Gbps SFP+ transceivers. You may use the slots for the following functions:

Build high-speed links to network servers, switches, routers, or other network devices.

Connect two chassis together to form a stack with the VCStack Plus feature.

For background information on the SFP+ slots on the controller card, refer to “SFP+ Slots” on page 84. A list of supported SFP+ transceivers can be found on the Allied Telesis web site.

NoteThe transceiver slots on the controller card do not support 1000Mbps SFP transceivers.

NoteIf you are building a stack with the VCStack Plus feature, do not install the transceivers in the SFP+ slots of the controller cards until after you have configured both chassis for the stacking feature. For further information, refer to Chapter 15, “VCStack Plus Overview” on page 303 and Chapter 16, “Building a Stack” on page 317. The cabling configurations for the SFP+ slots on the controller cards for a stack can be found in “Cabling Configurations for the Trunk” on page 307.

To install a 10Gbps SFP+ transceiver in an SFP+ slot in the controller card, perform the following procedure:

1. Remove the dust plug from the slot chosen for the SFP+ transceiver. Refer to Figure 107 on page 185.



Figure 107. Removing a Dust Cover from an SFP+ Slot in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card

NoteTo protect the controller card from dust contamination, do not remove the dust plug from a transceiver slot until you are ready to install the transceiver.

2. If you are installing the SFP+ transceiver in slot 1 or 3, orient it with the handle on top, as shown in Figure 108. To install it in slot 2 or 4, orient it with the handle on the bottom.

Figure 108. Handle on an SFP+ Transceiver

3. Slide the transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place, as shown in Figure 109 on page 186.

Handle



Figure 109. Installing an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card

NoteIf you are ready to attach the fiber optic cable to the transceiver, continue with the next step. Otherwise, repeat steps 1 to 3 to install additional SFP+ transceivers in the card.

4. Remove the protective cover from the SFP+ transceiver, as shown in Figure 110.

Figure 110. Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card



NoteThe dust cover protects the fiber optic port on the SFP+ transceiver from dust contamination. Do not remove it until you are ready to connect the fiber optic cable.

5. Verify the position of the handle on the transceiver. If the transceiver is in slot 1 or 3, the handle should be in the upright position, as shown in Figure 111. If the transceiver is in slot 2 or 4, the handle should be in the down position.

Figure 111. Positioning the Handle on the Transceiver

6. Connect the fiber optic cable to the port on the transceiver, as shown in Figure 112 on page 188. The connector should snap into the port.

Handle



Figure 112. Attaching a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card

7. Repeat this procedure to install additional SFP+ transceivers in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card.

8. If you are not building a stack with the VCStack Plus feature, do one of the following:

To install and cable additional transceivers in the chassis, go to the appropriate section in this chapter for instructions.


9. If you are building a stack with the VCStack Plus feature, do the following:

Double-check the wiring of the cables of the trunk between the SFP+ slots of the controller cards of the two chassis to be sure they are correctly connected. The possible wiring configurations are given in “Cabling Configurations for the Trunk” on page 307.

Afterwards, go to “Powering On the Stack” on page 335.



Installing AT-SP10TW Cables

This procedure explains how to connect AT-SP10TW Cables to the SFP+ slots in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card. The cables may be used in place of fiber optic cables and transceivers for 10 Gbps links of up to seven meters.

For background information on the SFP+ slots on the controller card, refer to “SFP+ Slots” on page 84.

Please review the following information if you are using the SFP+ slots on the controller cards to build a stack with the VCStack Plus feature:

Do not install the cables in the SFP+ slots of the controller cards until after you have configured both chassis for the stacking feature. For further information, refer to Chapter 15, “VCStack Plus Overview” on page 303 and Chapter 16, “Building a Stack” on page 317.

The cabling configurations for the SFP+ slots on the controller cards of a stack is given in “Cabling Configurations for the Trunk” on page 307.

To install AT-SP10TW Cables, perform the following procedure:

1. Remove the dust plug from one of the SFP+ slots. You may install AT-SP10TW Cables in any of the SFP+ slots on the controller card. Refer to Figure 107 on page 185.

NoteDo not remove the dust plug from an SFP+ slot if you are not installing the transceiver at this time. The dust plug protects the line card from dust contamination.

2. Slide the connector on the AT-SP10TW Cable into the slot until it clicks into place.

To install the cable in slot 1 or 3, position the release tab on top as you slide the connector into the slot. To install the cable in slot 2 or 4, position the connector so that the release tab is on the bottom. Refer to Figure 113 on page 190.



Figure 113. Installing an AT-SP10TW Cable in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card

3. Install the other end of the cable into an SFP+ slot on another network device.

4. Repeat this procedure to install additional AT-SP10TW Cables.

NoteTo remove the connector and cable from the SFP+ slot, gently push on the connector, pull on the release tab, and slide the connector from the slot.

5. If you are not building a stack with the VCStack Plus feature, do one of the following:

To install and cable additional transceivers in the chassis, go to the appropriate section in this chapter or Chapter 8, “Cabling the Ethernet Line Cards” on page 165 for instructions.


6. If you are building a stack with the VCStack Plus feature, do the following:

Double-check the wiring of the cables of the trunk between the SFP+ slots of the controller cards of the two chassis to be sure they are correctly connected. The possible wiring configurations are given in “Cabling Configurations for the Trunk” on page 307.

Afterwards, go to “Powering On the Stack” on page 335.

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Chapter 10

Powering On the Chassis

This chapter describes how to power on the chassis and monitor the initialization process. The chapter contains the following sections:

“Verifying the Installation” on page 192

“Powering On AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies” on page 193

“Powering On AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies” on page 197

“Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply” on page 200

“Monitoring the Initialization Process” on page 226

191

Chapter 10: Powering On the Chassis

Verifying the Installation

Please perform the following procedure before powering on the chassis:

1. Verify that the grounding lug on the back panel of the chassis is properly grounded. For instructions, refer to “Installing the Chassis Grounding Wire” on page 118.

2. Verify that all empty slots on the front panel of the chassis are covered with slot covers. If there are open slots, perform the procedure “Installing Blank Slot Covers” on page 163.

3. Verify that dust plugs are installed in all empty SFP, SFP+, and QSFP slots in the AT-SBx81GS24a, AT-SBx81XS6, AT-SBx81XS16, and AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards and AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card.

4. Verify that dust covers are installed on all SFP, SFP+, and QSFP transceivers that do not have cables.

5. Verify that the chassis has at least one AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card in slot 5 or 6.

6. Verify that the chassis has at least one system power supply in slot C or D.

7. If the chassis has AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards, verify that the chassis has at least one AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply in slot A or B.

8. When you installed the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card, did you remove the battery insulator, shown in Figure 70 on page 146? If not, remove the controller card from the chassis, remove the insulator from the battery, and reinstall the card.

You may now power on the chassis. For instructions, refer to the appropriate section in this chapter:

“Powering On AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies” on page 193

“Powering On AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies” on page 197

“Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply” on page 200

If the chassis has both system and PoE power supplies, you may power them on in any order or simultaneously.



Powering On AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies

The procedure in this section explains how to power on AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies in slots C and D on the front panel. If you have not already installed the power supplies, refer to “Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies” on page 123 for installation instructions.

NoteIf the chassis has both system and PoE power supplies, you may power them on in any order or simultaneously.

CautionIf the chassis has two AT-SBxPWRSYS2 System Power Supplies, you must power them on within 90 seconds of each other. Otherwise, the active master controller card might restart its operating software, which will delay the initialization process of the chassis.

To power on the AC system power supplies, perform the following procedure:

1. Identify AC sockets C and D in the recessed panel on the back panel of the chassis, shown in Figure 114 on page 194. These sockets are for the AC system power supplies in slots C and D on the front panel of the chassis.



Figure 114. AC Sockets on the Rear Panel of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis

2. Plug the AC power cord that comes with the power supply into a plug whose corresponding slot on the front panel has a system power supply.

If there are two system power supplies, you may power on either supply first. In the illustration in Figure 115 on page 195 an AC power cord is connected to connector D for the system power supply in slot D on the front panel.

A

D

C

B



Figure 115. Connecting the AC Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply

3. Use the twist tie included with the power supply to secure the cord to an anchor on the chassis to protect it from being accidentally pulled out, as shown in Figure 116 on page 196.



Figure 116. Securing the Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Power Supply to an Anchor

4. Connect the power cord to an appropriate AC power source to power on the power supply.

5. If the chassis has two AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies, repeat this procedure to power on the second power supply.

After powering on the AC system power supplies, do one of the follow:

If the chassis has AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supplies, perform the procedure in “Powering On AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies” on page 197.

Otherwise, go to “Monitoring the Initialization Process” on page 226.



Powering On AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies

If you have not already installed the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies, refer to “Installing AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supplies” on page 129 for installation instructions. To power on the power supplies, perform the following procedure:

1. Identify AC sockets A and B in the recessed panel on the back panel of the chassis, shown in Figure 114 on page 194. The sockets are for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies in slots A and B on the front panel of the chassis.

2. Plug the AC power cord that comes with the power supply into one of the plugs, as shown in Figure 117.

The plug should have a power supply in the corresponding slot in the front panel. If the chassis has two AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies, you may power on either supply first.

Figure 117. Connecting the AC Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply



3. Use the twist tie that comes with the power supply to secure the cord to an anchor on the chassis, as shown in Figure 118.

Figure 118. Securing the Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply to an Anchor

4. Connect the power cord to an appropriate AC power source to power on the power supply.

5. If the chassis has two AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies, repeat this procedure to power on the second power supply.

Figure 119 on page 199 is an illustration of the power cords for a chassis with four power supplies.



Figure 119. Dress and Secure AC Power Cords

6. Go to “Monitoring the Initialization Process” on page 226.



Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply

This section contains instructions on how to power on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply. For installation instructions, refer to “Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supplies” on page 134.

The power supply unit has a ground connection and positive and negative DC terminals. You may install the ground and power lead wires with the terminal lugs that come with the unit or with bare wire. The wire requirements are slightly different for terminal installation versus bare wire installation. Here are the wire requirements if you are using the terminals that come with the power supply:

Two 8 AWG stranded power wires (not provided)

One 10 AWG stranded grounding wire (not provided)

Here are the wire requirements for bare wire installation:

Two 8 AWG solid or stranded power wires (not provided)

One 10 AWG solid or stranded grounding wire (not provided)

Here is a list of the required tools:

Crimping tool (not provided)

8 mm wrench (not provided)

#1, #2, and #3 Phillips-head screwdrivers (not provided)

#3 Phillips-head 30 to 40 inch-lbs Phillips-head torque screwdriver (optional - not provided)

Here are the procedures for powering on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply:

“Choosing a Method for Attaching the Grounding Wire” on page 202

“Connecting the Grounding Wire with the Grounding Terminal” on page 202

“Connecting the Grounding Wire with Bare Wire” on page 205

“Choosing a Method for Attaching the Power Wires” on page 207

“Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Straight Terminals” on page 207

“Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Right Angle Terminals” on page 216

“Connecting Bare DC Power Wires” on page 222



The components of the power supply are identified in Figure 120.

Figure 120. Components of the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply

WarningAs a safety precaution, install a circuit breaker with a minimum value of 50 Amps between the equipment and the DC power source.

Always connect the wires to the LAN equipment first before you connect the wires to the circuit breaker. Do not work with HOT feeds to avoid the danger of physical injury from electrical shock. Always be sure that the circuit breaker is in the OFF position before connecting the wires to the breaker. E9

WarningFor centralized DC power connection, install only in a restricted access area. E23

NoteA tray cable is required to connect the power source if the unit is powered by centralized DC power. The tray cable must be a UL listed Type TC tray cable and rated at 600 V and 90 degrees C, with two conductors, 8 AWG. E24

Positive (+) Terminal

Negative (-) Terminal

On/Off Switch

Locking Handle

Locking Handle Screw

Plastic Cover

Ground Post with Nut and Washer



Choosing aMethod for

Attaching theGrounding Wire

You may attach the grounding wire to the power supply using the supplied terminal, shown in Figure 121, or bare wire.

Figure 121. Grounding Wire Terminal

The two methods are described in the following sections:

“Connecting the Grounding Wire with the Grounding Terminal”

“Connecting the Grounding Wire with Bare Wire” on page 205

Connecting theGrounding Wire

with theGrounding

Terminal

To attach a grounding wire with the grounding terminal provided with the power supply, perform the following procedure:

1. Prepare an adequate length of stranded 10 AWG grounding wire by stripping it as shown in Figure 122.

Figure 122. Stripping the Stranded Grounding Wire

NoteYou must use stranded wire when using the grounding terminal to connect the ground wire to the grounding post. You may not use solid wire.

2. Insert the grounding wire into the grounding terminal provided with the power supply and use a crimping tool to secure it to the grounding terminal. See Figure 123,

Figure 123. Attaching the Stranded Grounding Wire to the Grounding Terminal



3. Use an 8 mm wrench to remove the grounding post nut and washer, shown in Figure 124, from the power supply.

Figure 124. Removing the Nut and Washer from the Grounding Post

4. Attach the grounding lug and wire to the grounding post and secure them with the nut and washer removed in the previous step, and an 8 mm wrench.

Review the following before installing the grounding wire:

You should angle the wire to the right so that you can open the plastic window to access the positive and negative terminals on the terminal block.

You may route the cable either above or below the locking handle.

Allied Telesis recommends tightening the nut and washer to 26 inch-lbs.

The grounding wire is illustrated in Figure 125 on page 204.

Grounding post



Figure 125. Installing the Grounding Wire

5. Connect the other end of the grounding wire to the building protective earth.

WarningWhen installing this equipment, always ensure that the power supply ground connection is installed first and disconnected last. E11

NoteThis system will work with a positive grounded or negative grounded DC system. E13

After connecting the grounding wire, go to “Choosing a Method for Attaching the Power Wires” on page 207.

Grounding wire



Connecting theGrounding Wire

with Bare Wire

To attach the grounding wire to the power supply with bare wire, perform the following procedure:

1. Prepare an adequate length of solid or stranded 10 AWG grounding wire by stripping it as shown in Figure 126.

Figure 126. Stripping the solid or Stranded Grounding Wire

2. Use an 8 mm wrench to remove the grounding post nut and washer, shown in Figure 124 on page 203, from the grounding post on the power supply.

3. Wrap the grounding wire clockwise around the base of the grounding post, as shown in Figure 127.

Figure 127. Attaching the Bare Grounding Wire to the Grounding Post



4. Secure the wire with the nut and washer removed in step 2, and an 8 mm wrench, as shown in Figure 128.

Figure 128. Securing the Bare Grounding Wire to the Grounding Post

Allied Telesis recommends tightening the nut and washer to 26 inch-lbs.

After connecting the grounding wire, go to “Choosing a Method for Attaching the Power Wires” on page 207.



Choosing aMethod for

Attaching thePower Wires

The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply comes with the two sets of power wire terminals shown in Figure 129. You may use either set to connect the positive (+) and negative (-) wires to the terminal block on the power supply. The straight terminals are used to route the wires above or below the terminal block. The right angle terminals are used to route the power wires directly away from the terminal block.

Figure 129. Power Wire Terminals

NoteThe right angle terminals require the removal of the plastic cover from the terminal block.

You may also install the wires using bare wires.

Here are the procedures to wiring the positive and negative terminal block on the power supply:

“Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Straight Terminals”

“Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Right Angle Terminals” on page 216

“Connecting Bare DC Power Wires” on page 222

Connecting theDC Power Wireswith the Straight

Terminals

To use the straight terminals to connect the DC power wires to the positive and negative terminals on the power supply, perform the following procedure:

1. Prepare adequate lengths of two stranded 8 AWG power wires by stripping them as shown in Figure 130 on page 208.

WarningDo not strip more than the recommended amount of wire. Stripping more than the recommended amount can create a safety hazard by leaving exposed wire on the terminal block after installation. E10

Straight Terminals Right Angle Terminals



Figure 130. Stripping the Power Wires

NoteYou must use stranded wires with the terminal lugs. You may not use solid wires.

2. Insert the power wires into the terminals included with the power supply and use a crimping tool to secure the wires to the terminals. See Figure 131.

Figure 131. Attaching the Power Wires to the Straight Terminal Lugs

3. Verify that the On/Off switch on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply is in the Off position. Refer to Figure 132 on page 209.



Figure 132. On/Off Switch on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply

4. Use a #1 Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the plastic cover over the positive and negative terminals on the power supply and slide the cover to the right, as shown in Figure 133 on page 210. You may need to lift the locking handle slightly to access the bottom screw.

On/Off Switch



Figure 133. Opening the Plastic Cover

5. Use a #3 Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the two screws from the positive and negative terminals, as shown in Figure 134 on page 211.



Figure 134. Removing the Terminal Screws

6. With a #3 Phillips-head screwdriver, connect the positive (+) power lead wire to the positive terminal on the power supply, with one of the terminal screws removed in the previous step. The positive terminal is on the left. You may attach the terminals with the wires either above or below the terminal block. Figure 135 on page 212 shows the positive wire above the terminal block.

Allied Telesis recommends tightening the screw to 30 to 40 inch-lbs.



Figure 135. Connecting the Positive (+) Power Wire with a Straight Terminal

7. With a #3 Phillips-head screwdriver, connect the negative (-) power lead wire to the negative terminal on the power supply, with the remaining terminal screw removed in step 5. The negative terminal is on the right. You may attach the terminals with the wires either above or below the terminal block. Figure 136 on page 213 shows the wires above the terminal block.




Figure 136. Connecting the Negative (-) Power Wire with a Straight Terminal

WarningCheck to see if there are any exposed copper strands coming from the installed wires. When this installation is done correctly there should be no exposed copper wire strands extending from the terminal block. Any exposed wiring can conduct harmful levels of electricity to persons touching the wires. E12

8. Slide the plastic cover to the left and lightly tighten the two screws with a #1 Phillips-head screwdriver to secure the cover. See Figure 137 on page 214. You might need to lift the locking handle slightly to access the bottom screw.

CautionDo not over tighten the screws or you may crack or break the plastic cover.



Figure 137. Closing the Plastic Cover over the Terminal Connectors

9. With a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver, tighten the handle locking screw to secure the power supply to the chassis. See Figure 138 on page 215.



Figure 138. Tightening the Handle Locking Screw

10. Before attaching the power wires from the power supply to the circuit breaker in the wiring closet, check that the circuit breaker is off.

11. Connect the power wires to the circuit breaker.

12. Turn the circuit breaker on.

13. Turn the On/Off switch on the power supply to the On position. See Figure 132 on page 209.

14. Do one of the following:

If the chassis has two AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supplies, repeat this procedure to power on the second power supply.


Handle locking screw



Connecting theDC Power Wires

with the RightAngle Terminals

To connect the DC power wires to the positive and negative terminals on the power supply with the right angle terminals, perform the following procedure:

1. Prepare adequate lengths of two stranded 8 AWG power wires by stripping them as shown in Figure 139.

WarningDo not strip more than the recommended amount of wire. Stripping more than the recommended amount can create a safety hazard by leaving exposed wire on the terminal block after installation. E10

Figure 139. Stripping the Power Wires

NoteYou must use stranded wires with the terminal lugs. You may not use solid wires.

2. Verify that the On/Off switch on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply is in the Off position. Refer to Figure 132 on page 209.

3. Insert the power wires into the right angle terminals included with the power supply and use a crimping tool to secure the wires to the terminals. See Figure 140,

Figure 140. Attaching the Power Wires to the Right Angle Terminals



4. Using a #1 Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the two screws that secure the plastic cover over the positive and negative terminals and remove the plastic cover from the power supply, as shown in Figure 141. You may need to lift the locking handle slightly to access the bottom screw.

Figure 141. Removing the Plastic Cover

NoteThe plastic cover is not used with the right angle terminals.




Figure 142. Removing the Terminal Screws

6. With a #3 Phillips-head screwdriver, connect the positive (+) power lead wire to the positive terminal on the power supply, with one of the terminal screws removed in the previous step. The positive terminal is on the left. Refer to Figure 143 on page 219.




Figure 143. Connecting the Positive (+) Power Wire with a Right Angle Terminal

7. With a #3 Phillips-head screwdriver, connect the negative (-) power lead wire to the negative terminal on the power supply, with the remaining terminal screw removed in step 5. The negative terminal is on the right. Refer to Figure 144 on page 220.




Figure 144. Connecting the Negative (-) Power Wire with a Right Angle Terminal





Figure 145. Tightening the Handle Locking Screw








Handle locking screw



Connecting BareDC Power Wires

To attach bare lead wires to the positive and negative terminals on the power supply, perform the following procedure:

1. Prepare adequate lengths of two solid or stranded 8 AWG DC power wires by stripping them as shown in Figure 146.

Figure 146. Stripping Solid or Stranded DC Power Wires

2. Use a #1 Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the plastic cover over the positive and negative terminals on the power supply and slide the cover to the right, as shown in Figure 133 on page 210. You may need to lift the locking handle slightly to access the bottom screw.


4. Wrap the positive lead wire clockwise around one of the terminal screws and secure the screw and wire to the positive terminal connection on the terminal block with a #3 Phillips-head screwdriver. The positive terminal is on the left.

You may attach the wire to the terminal so that it extends either above or below the terminal block. Figure 147 on page 223 shows the wire above the terminal block. Allied Telesis recommends tightening the screw to 30 to 40 inch-lbs.



Figure 147. Connecting the Positive Wire With Bare Wire

5. Wrap the negative lead wire clockwise around the remaining terminal screw and secure the screw and wire to the negative terminal connection on the terminal block with a #3 Phillips-head screwdriver, as shown in Figure 148 on page 224. The negative terminal is on the right.



Figure 148. Connecting the Negative Lead Wire with Bare Wire



6. Slide the plastic cover to the left and lightly tighten the two screws with a #1 Phillips-head screwdriver to secure the cover. See Figure 137 on page 214. You might need to lift the locking handle slightly to access the bottom screw.














Monitoring the Initialization Process

The line and controller cards perform an initialization process whenever you power or reset the chassis. The initialization process takes approximately three minutes to complete. The line cards do not begin to forward traffic from their ports until the process is finished.

The process has two phases:

In the first phase, which takes approximately two minutes, the controller card loads and initializes its AlliedWare Plus Operating System and, if there are two controller cards in the chassis, set its active or standby state.

In the second phase, the Ethernet line cards receive their management software from the active controller card, initialize the software, and configure their parameter settings according to the configurations provided by the active controller card. This phase takes one minute, after which the line cards begin to forward traffic.

You can monitor the initialization process by viewing either the LEDs on the cards or the messages on the Console port, as explained in the following sections

Using the LEDsto Monitor the

InitializationProcess

To monitor the first phase of the initialization process in which the controller card initializes its AlliedWare Plus Operating System and establishes its active master or standby master state, examine the CFC LED in the System Status LEDs on the card. The LED flashes green while the card initializes its management software. When this phase is finished, the card changes the LED to solid green if it is the active master or solid amber if it is the standby master.

To monitor phase 2 in which the line cards initialize and configure their management software, watch the SBx Linecard Status LEDs. There are twelve LEDs (numbered 1 to 12), one for each slot. The LED for a slot flashes green while the corresponding line card initializes its management software and configures its settings in accordance with the settings from the active controller card. The LED changes to solid green when the line card completes the initialization process and begins forwarding traffic.

Using the ConsolePort to Monitor

the InitializationProcess

Another way to monitor the initialization process of the chassis is to connect a terminal or PC with a terminal emulator program to the Console port on the controller card and watch the status messages. If the chassis has two controller cards, you should use the Console port on the controller card in slot 5. (The settings for the terminal or terminal emulator program are found in “Using Local Management to Verify the Chassis” on page 232.) Figure 149 on page 227 and Figure 150 on page 228 illustrate the messages. The controller and line cards are fully initialized and forwarding network traffic when the Console port displays the “awplus



login” prompt.

Figure 149. Initialization Messages for a Stand-alone Switch

Verifying release... OKBooting...Starting base/first... [ OK ]Mounting virtual filesystems... [ OK ]

Allied Telesis Inc.AlliedWare Plus (TM) v5.4.4Current release filename: SBx81CFC960-5.4.4-0.0.relOriginal release filename: SBx81CFC960-5.4.4-.0.relBuilt: Thu Dec 19 21:30:52 NZDT 2013Mounting static filesystems... [ OK ]Checking flash filesystem... [ OK ]Mounting flash filesystem... [ OK ]Checking for last gasp debug output... [ OK ]Checking NVS filesystem... [ OK ]Mounting NVS filesystem... [ OK ]Starting base/setup-eth.. [ OK ]Starting base/dbus... [ OK ]Starting base/syslog... [ OK ]Starting base/lif_ok... [ OK ]Starting base/loopback... [ OK ]Starting base/poe_done... [ OK ]Starting base/sysctl... [ OK ]...Received event modules.doneReceived event board.insertedReceived event hardware.doneStarting network/startup... [ OK ]Starting base/external-media... [ OK ]Starting network/stackd... [ OK ]Starting network/internal-tftpd... [ OK ]Starting network/internal-boop... [ OK ]08:00:46 awplus-1.5 chassis[2138]: Card 1.6 (AT-SBx81CFC960) has joined the chassisReceived event network enabled

Initializing HA processes:exfx, hostd, hsl, nms, atmfd, auth, bgpdcntrd, epsr, imi, imiproxyd, irdpd, lacp, lldpdloopprot, mstp, ospf6d, ospfd, pdmd, pim6d, pimdripd, ripngd, rmon, sflowd, udidd, vrrpd



Figure 150. Initialization Messages for a Stand-alone Switch (Continued)

Received event network.active08:00:54 awplus-1.5 chassis[2138]: Card 1.2 (AT-SBx81GT24) has joined the chassis08:00:54 awplus-1.5 chassis[2138]: Card 1.1 (AT-SBx81GT24) has joined the chassis08:00:55 awplus-1.5 chassis[2138]: Card 1.3 (AT-SBx81XS6) has joined the chassis08:00:55 awplus-1.5 chassis[2138]: Card 1.4 (AT-SBx81GP24) has joined the chassis08:00:56 awplus-1.5 chassis[2138]: Card 1.5 (AT-SBx81CFC960) has become the Active CFC08:00:56 awplus-1.5 chassis[2138]: Stack Virtual MAC is 0000.cd37.0131...08:03:10 awplus-1.5 chassis[2138]: Card 1.12 (AT-SBx81GP24) has joined the chassisReceived event vcs.elected-master

Assigning Active Workload to HA processes:hsl, nms, sflowd, authd, bgpd, epsrd, imiimiproxyd, irdpd, lacpd, lldpd, loopprot, mstpd, ospf6dospfd, pdmd, pim6d, pimd, ripd, ripngd, rmondvrrpd

Received event network activated

Loading default configuration

done!Received event network.configured

awplus login:


Chapter 11

Verifying the Hardware Operations of the Chassis

This chapter describes how to verify the operations of the chassis. The chapter contains the following sections:

“Using the LEDs to Verify the Chassis” on page 230

“Using Local Management to Verify the Chassis” on page 232

NoteAllied Telesis recommends using both methods to confirm the initial operations of the chassis, controller cards, and line cards.

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Chapter 11: Verifying the Hardware Operations of the Chassis

Using the LEDs to Verify the Chassis

After powering on the chassis for the first time and waiting a minimum of three minutes for the line and controller cards to complete the initialization process, check the operational status of the various hardware components by examining the LEDs, as explained in this procedure:

1. Check the LEDs on the power supplies:

AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supplies: The power supplies are operating properly when the AC and DC LEDs are solid green and Fault LEDs are off. If there is a problem, refer to “AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies” on page 238 for troubleshooting suggestions.

AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply: The power supply is operating properly when the DC IN and DC OUT LEDs are solid green and the Fault LED is off. If there is a problem, refer to “AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply” on page 240 for troubleshooting suggestions.

2. Check the Power LED on the AT-SBxFAN12 module. The module is operating normally when the LED is solid green. If the LED is off, the fan module has a problem or failed. Power off the chassis and contact your Allied Telesis representative for assistance. Do not operate the chassis without a fully operational fan unit.

3. If the chassis has one controller card, check the CFC LED on the card. It should be solid green. If the LED is flashing green, the card is still initializing its AlliedWare Plus Operating System. Wait another minute and check the LED again. If the LED is still flashing green, the card may have encountered a problem that prevents it from completing the initialization process. Power off the chassis and replace the controller card.

NoteIf all the LEDs on the controller card are off, they may have been turned off. Try pressing the eco-friendly button on the card to turn them on.

4. If the chassis has two controller cards, check the CFC LEDs on both cards. The cards are operating correctly when the LEDs are solid green on one card and solid amber on the other. If both LEDs are flashing green, the controller cards are still completing the initialization process. If the LEDs do not change to solid green and amber after another minute, the cards may have encountered a problem that



prevents them from completing the initialization process. Power off the chassis and replace the cards.

5. To check the status of the Ethernet line cards, inspect the SBx Linecard Status LEDs on the controller card. (If the chassis has two controller cards, you may use the LEDs on either card.) A line card is operating normally when its corresponding LED is solid green. The LED flashes green as the card initializes its management software. If an LED is flashing green after two minutes, the corresponding line card may have a problem and cannot complete the initialization process. For example, the line card in slot 8 of the chassis is operating normally when the SBx Linecard Status, number 8 LED is solid green. For troubleshooting suggestions, refer to “Ethernet Line Cards” on page 242.

6. To check the status of the links of the individual ports on the line cards, inspect the L/A LEDs on the cards. The LEDs should be solid or flashing green on ports that are connected to active network devices. If there is a problem with a link, refer to “Twisted Pair Ports” on page 245 and “Fiber Optic or Twisted Pair Transceivers” on page 249 for troubleshooting suggestions.

7. To check the status of PoE on the ports of the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card, use the PoE LEDs, shown in Figure 18 on page 45. The LEDs are solid green when ports are delivering power to powered devices on your network. If there is a problem, refer to “Power Over Ethernet” on page 247 for troubleshooting suggestions.



Using Local Management to Verify the Chassis

This section explains how to use the commands in the AlliedWare Plus Operating System on the controller card to confirm the operations of the chassis. The section has the following procedure:

“Starting a Local Management Session” on page 232

“Verifying the Chassis with the AlliedWare Plus Commands” on page 233

The initial management session of the switch must be a local management session. For instructions on how to configure the chassis for remote management with a Telnet or Secure Shell client, refer to the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches.

Starting a LocalManagement

Session

To start a local management session, perform the following procedure:

1. Connect the RJ-45 end of the management card included with the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card to the Console RS-232 port on the front panel of the AT-SBx81CFC960 Control Card, as shown in Figure 151. If the chassis has two controller cards, you may use the Console RS-232 port on either card to establish a local management session with the chassis.

Figure 151. Connecting the Management Cable to the Console RS-232 Port

2. Connect the other end of the cable to an RS-232 port on a terminal or personal computer with a terminal emulation program.



3. Configure the VT-100 terminal or terminal emulation program as follows:

Baud rate: 115,200 bps

Data bits: 8

Parity: None

Stop bits: 1

Flow controller: None

NoteThe port settings are for a DEC VT100 or ANSI terminal, or an equivalent terminal emulator program.

4. Press Enter. You are prompted for a user name and password.

5. Enter the default user name and password. They are “manager” and “friend” (without the quotes), respectively

NoteUser names and passwords are case sensitive.

The local management session starts and the switch displays the prompt for the User Exec mode, “awplus>”.

Verifying theChassis with theAlliedWare Plus

Commands

To confirm the operations of the chassis with the commands in the AlliedWare Plus Operating System, perform the following procedure:

1. Enter the SHOW VERSION command in the User Exec or Privileged Exec mode to display the software version number of the management software on the controller card. An example is shown in Figure 152.

Figure 152. SHOW VERSION Command

awplus> show version

AlliedWare Plus (TM) 5.4.4

Build name : SBx81CFC960-5.4.4.relBuild date : Wed Dec 15 12:13:19 NZDR 2013Build type : RELEASE

NEW-SNMP SNMP agent software(c) 1996, 1998-2000 The Regents of the University of California.

All rights reserved;...

Software Version Number



2. Compare the version number displayed by the SHOW VERSION command with the information in Table 28 on page 92 to confirm that the version of the AlliedWare Plus Operating System on the controller card supports all the hardware components in the chassis. If necessary, update the management software on the controller card.

3. To display the status of the power supplies, fan module, and AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards, use the SHOW SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT command in the User Exec or Privileged Exec mode. The Status column in the display provides the states of the modules. Components are operating normally when they have an “Ok” status.

NoteThe next command, SHOW CARD, has to be performed from the Privileged Exec mode. If you are still in the User Exec mode, enter the ENABLE command to move to the Privileged Exec mode. The prompt for the mode is “awplus#”.

4. To display the status of the line cards, use the SHOW CARD command in the Privileged Exec mode. A line card has a state of “Online” when it is operating normally. An example of the status information is shown in Figure 153.

Figure 153. SHOW CARD Command

5. To display the states of the individual ports on the Ethernet line cards, use the SHOW INTERFACE STATUS command in the Privileged Exec mode.

6. To check the status of PoE on the ports of the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card, use the SHOW POWER-INLINE or SHOW POWER-INLINE INTERFACE command in the User Exec or Privileged Exec mode.

awplus# show card

Slot Card Type State---------------------------------------------------1 AT-SBx81GP24 Online2 AT-SBx81XS6 Online3 AT-SBx81GP24 Online4 AT-SBx81GS24a Online5 AT-SBx81CFC960 Online (Active)6 AT-SBx81CFC960 Online (Standby)7 AT-SBx81GP24 Online8 AT-SBx81GS24a Online9 AT-SBx81GP24 Online10 AT-SBx81XS6 Online11 AT-SBx81GP24 Online12 AT-SBx81GS24a Online



For information about the command line interface, refer to the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches on the Allied Telesis web site.




Chapter 12

Troubleshooting

This chapter contains information on how to troubleshoot the SwitchBlade x8112 product.

NoteIf you are unable to resolve a hardware problem with the instructions in this chapter, contact Allied Telesis Technical Support for further assistance. Refer to “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 18for contact information.

The following troubleshooting information is available:

“AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies” on page 238

“AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply” on page 240

“Ethernet Line Cards” on page 242

“Twisted Pair Ports” on page 245

“Power Over Ethernet” on page 247

“Fiber Optic or Twisted Pair Transceivers” on page 249

“AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card” on page 251

“AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module” on page 252

“Local (Console) Management Session” on page 253

“Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)” on page 254

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Chapter 12: Troubleshooting

AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies

The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supply are operating normally when the AC and DC LEDs are solid green and the Fault LED is off. Possible fault conditions and their solutions are described here:

Fault Condition 1: If the AC LED is off, the power supply is not receiving power, has overheated and been disabled, or has failed and needs to be replaced. Try the following:

Verify that there is a power cord connected to the power supply’s connector on the back panel of the chassis. For example, if a power supply in slot C does not have power, check for a power cord on connector C on the back panel.

Verify that the power cord is securely connected to the chassis and the AC power source.

Verify that the AC power has power by connecting another device to it.

Verify that the power from the AC power source is within the required levels for your region.

If the chassis is still operating, use the SHOW SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT command in the User Exec or Privileged Exec mode to determine if the power supply has overheated and shutdown. The Status column in the display provides the states of the chassis modules. Components that have an “Ok” status are operating normally.

Fault Condition 2: If the AC LED is solid green and the DC LED is off, the power unit is generating insufficient DC power. Replace the power supply.

Fault Condition 3: If the Fault LED is solid amber, try the solutions in Fault Condition 1. If they do not resolve the problem, replace the power supply.

NoteThe power supplies are hot swappable in a redundant configuration. This allows the AT-SBx8112 Chassis to continue operating while you exchange power supplies.

Fault Condition 4: If the LEDs on the power supply indicate normal operations but the PSU LED on the active master controller card is showing a fault condition, the problem may be with one of the two power supply interfaces (opto-couplers) on the rear panel of the chassis. For troubleshooting suggestions, refer to “Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)” on page 254.



CautionThe power supply interfaces are not hot swappable and should only be serviced by an authorized service technician.




If you suspect a problem with the DC power supply, examine its LEDs. The power supply is operating normally when the DC IN and DC OUT LEDs are solid green and the Fault LED is off. Possible fault conditions and their solutions are described here:

Fault Condition 1: If the DC IN LED is off, the power supply is not receiving power, has overheated and been disabled, or has failed and needs to be replaced. Try the following:

Verify that the On/Off switch on the power supply is in the On position.

Verify that the DC circuit breaker is on.

Verify that the positive and negative power wires are correctly and securely connected to the terminal block on the power supply and circuit breaker.

Verify that the DC circuit break has power by attaching another device to it.

Verify that the power from the DC circuit break is within the required levels of the power supply. Refer to “Power Specifications” on page 349.

If the chassis is still operating, use the SHOW SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT command in the User Exec or Privileged Exec mode to determine if the power supply has overheated and shutdown. The Status column in the display provides the states of the chassis modules. Components that have an “Ok” status are operating normally.

Fault Condition 2: If the DC IN LED is solid green but the DC OUT LED is off, the power unit is generating insufficient DC power. Replace the power supply.

Fault Condition 3: If the Fault LED is solid amber, try the solutions in Fault Condition 1. If they do not resolve the problem, replace the power supply.

NoteThe power supply is hot swappable. If the chassis has two power supplies and one of them fails, you do not have to power off the operational power supply to replace the failed unit.

Fault Condition 4: If the LEDs on the power supply indicate normal operations but the PSU LED on the active master control card is off or is showing a fault condition, try the following suggestions:



The control card may not be able to detect the DC power supply because it is not running the most recent version of the management software. For instructions on how to verify the software version on the control card, refer to “Using Local Management to Verify the Chassis” on page 232 and “AlliedWare Plus Software Releases for the Hardware Components” on page 92.

The problem may be with one of the two power supply interfaces (opto-couplers) on the rear panel of the chassis. For troubleshooting suggestions, refer to “Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)” on page 254.

CautionThe power supply interfaces are not hot swappable and should only be serviced by an authorized service technician.



Ethernet Line Cards

A quick and easy way to check the overall heath of the Ethernet line cards in the chassis is with the SBx STATUS LEDs on the controller card. (If the chassis has two controller cards, you may use the LEDs on either card.) There are twelve LEDs, one for each slot. The LEDs are numbered 1 to 12, just like the slots. The cards in the slots are operating normally when the LEDs are green. The Ethernet line card in slot 8 of the chassis, for example, is operating normally when the SBx STATUS LED 8 on the controller card is solid green.

If you suspect a problem with an Ethernet line card or controller card, try the following:

If all the L/A LEDs on the card are off, try pressing the eco-friendly button on the active master controller card to verify that the LEDs on the line cards are on.

Check the card’s status LED in the SBx STATUS LEDs on the controller card. If the LED is flashing amber, the card is initializing its management software. Wait one to two minutes for the card to complete the process. If the LED does not change to green, try installing the line card in a different slot. If the problem remains, the card cannot complete the initialization process. Try installing the card in another chassis with a different controller card.

If the card’s status LED in the SBx STATUS LEDs on the controller card is solid amber, the card might not be able to boot up because the controller card does not have its load file and needs to be updated.

Here are some other steps to try:

Check that the card is completely installed in the slot and that the front plate is flush with the front of the chassis.

Try resetting the card with the REBOOT CARD command. The example of the command restarts the card in slot 2:

awplus# reboot card 2

Reboot card 2 system? (y/n)? y

awplus#

Try installing the card in a different slot. If it works in the new slot, the problem is with the previous slot.

Try installing the card in a different chassis. If it works in the new chassis, the problem is with the previous chassis. If the problem persists, the problem is with the card.

Use the SHOW CARD command to display card status information, as shown in Figure 153 on page 234.



If the problem is with the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card, check the following items:

Verify that the version of the AlliedWare Plus Operating System on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card supports the card. The AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card requires version 5.4.4 or later. To determine the version number of the operating system on the controller card, start a management session on the chassis and issue the SHOW SYSTEM command in the Privileged Exec mode. For instructions, refer to “Displaying the Management Software Version Number” on page 319. If necessary, update the operating system on the controller card. For instructions, refer to the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches

Verify that the line card is installed in a supported slot in the AT-SBx8112 Chassis. The AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card is supported in slots 1 to 4, 8, and 10. The card is not supported in slots 7, 9, 11, and 12. The controller card generates an error message if a card is installed in an unsupported slot.

Verify that the controller card in the chassis is the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card. The AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card does not support he AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card.

If the problem is with the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card or an expansion module, check the following items:

Verify that the version of the AlliedWare Plus Operating System on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card supports the card or expansion module. The AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card and expansion modules require the versions listed in Table 31.

Table 31. AlliedWare Plus Operating System Releases for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card


AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card 5.4.6

AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card with large address table modes

5.4.6-1.1


5.4.6


5.4.6


5.4.6-1.1



To determine the version number of the operating system on the controller card, start a management session on the chassis and issue the SHOW SYSTEM command in the Privileged Exec mode. For instructions, refer to “Displaying the Management Software Version Number” on page 319. If necessary, update the operating system on the controller card. For instructions, refer to the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches.

If the AT-SBx8112 Chassis has AlliedWare Plus v5.4.6, verify that the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card is installed in a supported slot. The supported slots for the card are slots 1 to 4, 8, and 10. (This restriction does not apply to AlliedWare Plus v5.4.6-1 or later, which supports the line card in all ten line card slots.)


5.4.6-2.1

Table 31. AlliedWare Plus Operating System Releases for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card (Continued)




Twisted Pair Ports

This section applies to the twisted pair ports on the following devices:






If a twisted pair port is cabled to a network device but the L/A LED is off, try the following:

If all the L/A LEDs on the cards are off, try pressing the eco-friendly button on the active master controller card to verify that the LEDs on the line cards are on.

Verify that the network device connected to the port is powered on and operating properly.

Check that the twisted pair cable is securely connected to the ports on the line card and the end node.

Make sure that the twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 m (328 ft).

Verify that you are using the appropriate category of cable by referring to the appropriate table in “Cable Requirements” on page 65.

Verify that the twisted-pair cable is not faulty by replacing it with a known good cable.

Make sure that the operating parameters of the ports on the line card and network device are compatible.

If the L/A LED for a port is on, signalling a link to the network device, but link performance is poor or intermittent, the problem may be from a bad cable. Try replacing the cable.

Another source of poor or intermittent performance on a link can be a speed or duplex mode mismatch between a port and network device. Here are some items to consider when resolving this type of problem:

The default speed setting for the ports is Auto-Negotiation. This setting is appropriate for ports connected to network devices that also support Aut-Negotiation.

The default speed setting of Auto-Negotiation is not appropriate for ports connected to network devices that do not support Auto-Negotiation and have fixed speeds. For those switch ports, you should disable Auto-Negotiation and set the port’s speed manually



to match the speeds of the network devices.

The ports must be set to Auto-Negotiation, the default setting, to operate at 1000Mbps or 10Gbps.

The default duplex mode setting for the ports is Auto-Negotiation. This setting is appropriate for ports connected to network devices that also support Auto-Negotiation for duplex modes.

The default duplex mode setting of Auto-Negotiation is not appropriate for ports connected to network devices that do not support Auto-Negotiation and have a fixed duplex mode. Disable Auto-Negotiation on those ports and set the duplex modes manually to avoid the possibility of duplex mode mismatches. A switch port using Auto-Negotiation defaults to half-duplex if it detects that the end node is not using Auto-Negotiation, which can result in a mismatch if the end node is operating at a fixed duplex mode of full-duplex.

NoteThe AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card does not support half-duplex mode.

Yet another source for a poor or intermittent link can be a MDI/MDIX wiring configuration mismatch. The wiring configurations of the ports on the AT-SBx81GT24, AT-SBx81GT40, and AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards are set automatically with automatic MDIX detection when the ports are operating at 10 or 100 Mbps. (Automatic MDIX detection does not apply to the ports when they are operating at 1000 Mbps.) You may not disable this feature on the ports. For automatic MDIX detection to work successfully, the network device connected to a port must also support the feature. If it does not, a port on the switch defaults to MDIX. This may require the use of a crossover cable. Here are the guidelines to choosing straight-through or crossover cables for the ports:

You may use straight-through cables on ports that are connected to network devices that operate at 1000 Mbps.

You may use straight-through or crossover cables on ports that are connected to network devices that support automatic MDIX detection and that operate at 10 or 100 Mbps.

You must use straight-through cables on ports that are connected to network devices that have a fixed wiring configuration of MDI and that operate at 10 or 100 Mbps.

You must use crossover cables on ports that are connected to network devices that have a fixed wiring configuration of MDIX and that operate at 10 or 100 Mbps.



Power Over Ethernet

This section applies only to the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card. Each port has two LEDs. The left LED provides port link and activity status and the right LED provides PoE status information. The PoE LED is solid green when a port is delivering power to a powered device (PD). The PoE LED of a port that is not delivering power will be flashing amber, steady amber, or off. If a powered device is not receiving power from a port on the line card, try the following:

If all the L/A LEDs on the line cards in the chassis are off, try pressing the eco-friendly button on the active master controller card to turn on the LEDs.

Check to be sure that the chassis has at least one AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply and that the unit is operating properly. The AC and DC LEDs should be solid green and the Fault LED should be off. For troubleshooting suggestions, refer to “AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies” on page 238.

Review the PD’s documentation to confirm that it supports Mode A of the IEEE 802.3at standard. Mode A is one of two modes that define the connector pins that deliver the power from the port on the line card to the PD. In Mode A, the power is carried on pins 1, 2, 3, and 6 on the RJ-45 port, the same pins that carry the network traffic. The second mode, Mode B, defines pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 as the power carriers. The AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card does not support Mode B. Most powered devices are designed to accept power by either mode, but some legacy devices may only support one mode. This can be verified by reviewing the device’s documentation or data sheet. Legacy devices that only support Mode B will not work with this line card.

Review the device’s documentation or data sheet to confirm that its power requirements do not exceed 30 W.

Verify that you are using the appropriate category of twisted-pair cable by referring to Table 19 on page 66.

Try replacing the twisted-pair cable.

Use the SHOW POWER-INLINE command in the management software to determine whether PoE is enabled on the port. The default setting for PoE is enabled.

Use the SHOW POWER-INLINE command to determine whether the PoE power setting for the port has been reduced from the default setting of 30 W, to a value below the power requirements of the device.

Use the SHOW POWER-INLINE command to determine whether the switch has reach its maximum power budget.



Try connecting the PD to a port on a different AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card.



Fiber Optic or Twisted Pair Transceivers

This section applies to Ethernet line cards and expansion modules with transceiver slots.

The L/A LEDs on the transceiver slots are solid or flashing green when transceivers have links to end nodes. If a transceiver is cabled to an end node but the L/A LED is off, try the following:

If all the L/A LEDs on the line cards in the chassis are off, try pressing the eco-friendly button on the active master controller card to turn on the LEDs.

Check that the transceiver is firmly inserted into the slot on the line or controller card.

Check that both ends of the cable are securely connected to the ports on the transceiver and end node.

Verify that the end node is powered on and operating properly.

Try replacing the cable.

Here are additional steps for fiber optic transceivers:

Verify that the Ethernet line card or expansion module supports the transceiver. A list of supported transceivers can be found in the SwitchBlade x8112 data sheet on the Allied Telesis web site. You should also check the error log for the following message:

portn.n.n doesn’t support this module type.

The message indicates that the switch does not support the designated transceiver.

NoteThe AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Module supports revision B of the AT-QSFPSR4 transceiver. It does not support revision A. The revision level of the transceiver is printed on the transceiver label, after the serial number. You can also display it with the SHOW SYSTEM PLUGGABLE DETAIL command in the AlliedWare Plus operating system.

Review the operating specifications of the transceiver and end node to verify that the devices have the same speed and duplex mode.

Check that the operating specifications, including wavelength and maximum operating distance, of the transceiver are compatible with the fiber optic port on the end node.

Make sure that you are using the appropriate type of fiber optic cable and that the cable length does not exceed the allowed



maximum distance. The cable specifications for the transceivers are provided in the installation instructions that ship with the modules.

Use a fiber optic tester to test whether the optical signal is too weak (i.e., sensitivity) or too strong (i.e., maximum input power). The operating specifications of the fiber optic transceivers are shipped with the units.

Check the two strands of the fiber optic cable to be sure that the receive fiber connector is connected to the transmit connector on the remote end node, and that the transmit fiber connector is connected to the receive connector on the end node.




If the chassis has one controller card and the card fails, all network operations stop. The Ethernet line cards stop forwarding all network traffic until the controller card is replaced.

If the chassis has two controller cards and one fails, the Ethernet line cards continue to forward traffic, but the bandwidth of the backplane is reduced, which, depending on the number of Ethernet line cards present and the amount of traffic traversing the backplane, may result in slower network operations.

If the chassis has one controller card, examine the M/S LED on the card. The LED should be solid green. If the LED is flashing amber, the card is initializing its management software. Wait one or two minutes for the card to complete the process and check the LED again. If it has not changed to solid green, the card cannot complete the initialization process. Try moving the controller card to the other controller card slot, slot 5 or 6, to see if it works in a different slot. You might also try connecting a terminal or PC with a terminal emulator program to the Console RS232 port to watch for any error messages.

If the chassis has two controller cards, check the M/S LEDs on both cards. The LEDs should be solid green on one card and solid or flashing amber on the other card. If the LEDs are both flashing amber, they are initializing their management software. Wait one or two minutes for the cards to complete the process and check the LEDs again. If both LEDs are still flashing amber, the cards cannot complete the initialization process. Try replacing the cards.

The controller card has an onboard battery to maintain the date and time when the chassis is powered off or reset. If you manually set the date and time but the card loses the information after you power off or reset the unit, you may have forgotten to remove the battery insulator when you installed the card in the chassis. The insulator is shown in Figure 70 on page 146. The only way to remedy the problem is to remove the controller card from the chassis and remove the battery insulator. If the chassis has only one controller card, removing the card causes the Ethernet line cards to stop forwarding traffic.



AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module

The AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module is operating correctly when the POWER LED on the module is solid green. If the LED on the fan module is off, check the FAN LED in the SYS STATUS section on the active master controller card. The LED should be green. If the FAN LED is off or flashing amber, one or more fans in the module are no longer operating properly. You may also view the status of the unit with the SHOW SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT command in the management software.

You may notice changes in the fan speeds. This is normal. The active master controller card automatically adjusts the fan speeds according to the internal temperature of the chassis.

NoteThe AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module is hot swappable. You do not have to power off the AT-SBx8112 Chassis to replace the module.



Local (Console) Management Session

If you are unable to establish a local management session with the switch through the Console RS-232 port on the controller card, do the following:

Check to be sure that the RJ-45 serial management cable is securely connected to the Console RS-232 port on the active master controller card and the RS-232 port on the terminal or personal computer.

If the chassis has two controller cards, you should be able to use the Console RS-232 port on either card to establish a local management session with the chassis. If you are unsuccessful establishing a session on one of the controller cards, try connecting to the Console RS-232 port on the other card.

Check to be sure that the operating parameters on the terminal or the terminal emulation program, if you are using a personal computer, have been set correctly. The default settings for the RJ-45 serial terminal port are located in “Using Local Management to Verify the Chassis” on page 232.

Check to be sure that the terminal emulator application is compatible with a VT-100 terminal.



Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)

The two power supply interfaces in the lower right corner of the rear panel are used by the active master controller card to obtain status information from the power supplies. The interfaces are shown in Figure 9 on page 32.

Each power supply interface supports two power units. The top interface supports the power supplies in slots A and C. The bottom interface supports the supplies in slots B and D.

An interface is operating normally when its Power LED is solid green. The LED of an interface is off if the two corresponding power supply slots are empty or the power supplies are not powered on. For example, the LED for the bottom interface will be off if power supply slots B and D are empty or the power supplies are off.

The network operations of the chassis are not affected If one or both of the interfaces fail. However. the active master controller card changes the PSU LED to flashing amber to signal that it cannot communicate with the power supplies.

NoteThe power supply interfaces are not hot swappable and can only be serviced by an authorized service technician.

If the Power LED on a power supply interface is off, do the following:

1. Check that there are power supplies in the corresponding slots in the front panel and that the power supplies are powered on. (The Power LED on an interface is off when the slots are empty or the power supplies are not powered on.)

2. Inspect the LEDs on the power supplies to check for a fault condition, If there is a fault condition, go to “AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies” on page 238 for troubleshooting suggestions. If the LEDs indicate the power supplies are operating normally, go to step 3.

3. Check the PSU LED on the active master controller card. If the LED is solid green, the power supplies and interfaces are operating normally. No corrective steps are required. If the PSU LED is solid amber but the LEDs on the power supplies indicate normal operations, there may be a problem with a power supply interface. Contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance.


Chapter 13

Replacing Modules

This chapter contains procedures on how to replace modules from the unit. The chapter has the following sections:

“Replacing AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies” on page 256

“Replacing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply” on page 262

“Replacing Ethernet Line Cards” on page 273

“Replacing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards” on page 275

“Replacing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card” on page 281

“Replacing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module” on page 284

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Chapter 13: Replacing Modules

Replacing AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies

This section contains the procedure for removing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supplies from the AT-SBx8112 Chassis.

NoteThe illustrations in the procedure show the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC System Power Supply from slot D. The procedure is the same for all the power supply slots.

NoteAllied Telesis recommends creating a backup copy of the configuration file in the controller card before removing or replacing a power supply. For instructions, refer to the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches on the Allied Telesis web site.

NoteThe power supplies are hot swappable.

CautionIf you are installing the AT-SBxPWRSYS2 Power Supply in an active, operational chassis, you should connect the AC power cord to the chassis before installing the power supply. Attaching the power cord after installing the AT-SBxPWRSYS2 Power Supply might cause the active master controller card to restart its operating system. This can result in a temporary interruption of network operations of the chassis if it has only one controller card. This guideline does not apply to the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC or DC Power Supply or AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply.

To remove power supplies from the chassis, perform the following procedure:

1. Disconnect the AC power cord for the power supply from the AC power source and the corresponding AC socket on the back panel of the chassis. The figure in Figure 154 on page 257 shows the removal of the power cord from connector D, which corresponds to slot D on the front panel.



Figure 154. Disconnecting the AC Power Cord from the AC Socket on the Back Panel

2. Lift the locking hand on the power supply. Refer to Figure 155 on page 258.



Figure 155. Lifting the Locking Handle on the Power Supply

3. Carefully pull on the locking handle to slide the power supply from the chassis. Refer to Figure 156 on page 259.

WarningThe power supply is heavy. Use both hands to hold the module as you remove it from the chassis.



Figure 156. Removing the Power Supply from the Chassis


To install a new power supply, refer to Chapter 6, “Installing the Power Supplies” on page 121.

If you are not installing a new power supply, continue with the rest of this procedure to install a blank slot cover.

5. Place the locking handle on the slot cover in the up position and slide the cover into the empty power supply slot, as shown in Figure 157 on page 260.



Figure 157. Installing a Blank Power Supply Slot Cover

6. Lower the locking handle to secure the slot cover to the slot. Refer to Figure 158 on page 261.



Figure 158. Lowering the Locking Handle on the Power Supply Slot Cover



Replacing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply

To remove an AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply from the chassis, perform the following procedure:

1. Turn off the circuit breaker to the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply.

2. Turn off the On/Off switch on the front panel of the power supply. Refer to Figure 120 on page 201.

3. Use a #2 screwdriver to loosen the screw on the locking handle. Refer to Figure 159.

NoteDo not lift the locking handle yet.

Figure 159. Loosening the Screw on the Locking Handle



NoteIf the power wires are connected to the terminal block with the right angle terminals, go to step 5.

4. Use a #1 screwdriver to loosen the two screws that secure the plastic cover over the terminal block and slide the cover to the right. You may need to slightly lift the locking handle to access the bottom screw. Refer to Figure 160.

The plastic cover may not be present if you used the right angle terminals to connect the lead wires to the terminal block. If this is the case, you may skip this step.

Figure 160. Opening the Plastic Window over the Terminal Block

5. Use a #3 screwdriver to remove the negative (-) lead wire from the terminal block. The negative lead wire is on the right. Refer to Figure 161 on page 264.



Figure 161. Removing the Negative Lead Wire

6. Use a #3 screwdriver to remove the positive (+) lead wire from the terminal block. Refer to Figure 162 on page 265.



Figure 162. Removing the Positive Lead Wire from the Terminal Block

7. Reinstall the two screws on the negative (-) and positive (+) terminals. Refer to Figure 163 on page 266.



Figure 163. Reinstalling the Screws on the Positive and Negative Terminals

8. Slide the plastic cover to the left and lightly tighten the two screws to secure it in place. Refer to Figure 164 on page 267.


The plastic cover may not be present if the lead wires were connected to the terminal block with the right angle terminals. If this is the case, you may either skip this step or reinstall the plastic cover on the power supply.



Figure 164. Closing the Plastic Cover

9. Use an 8 mm wrench to remove the grounding wire from the grounding post. Refer to Figure 165 on page 268.



Figure 165. Removing the Grounding Wire

10. Reinstall the nut and washer on the grounding post. Refer to Figure 166 on page 269.



Figure 166. Reinstalling the Nut and Washer on the Grounding Post

11. Lift the locking handle and slide the power supply from the chassis. Refer to Figure 167 on page 270.

WarningThe power supply is heavy. Use both hands to hold the module as you remove it from the chassis.



Figure 167. Lifting the Locking Handle and Removing the Power Supply


To install a new power supply, refer to Chapter 6, “Installing the Power Supplies” on page 121.

If you are not installing a new power supply, continue with this procedure to install a blank slot cover.

13. Place the locking handle on the slot cover in the up position and slide the cover into the empty power supply slot. Refer to Figure 168 on page 271.



Figure 168. Installing a Blank Power Supply Slot Cover

14. Lower the locking handle to secure the slot cover to the slot. Refer to Figure 169 on page 272.



Figure 169. Lowering the Locking Handle on the Power Supply Slot Cover



Replacing Ethernet Line Cards

This section contains the procedure for replacing Ethernet line cards from the chassis.


The Ethernet line cards are hot-swappable. You do not have to power off the chassis to install or replace line cards.

CautionThe expansion modules for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card are not hot-swappable. You must remove the line card from the chassis to install or remove a module. For instructions, refer to “Replacing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards” on page 275.

This procedure requires the following tool:


The Ethernet line cards are hot swappable and can be removed while the chassis is powered on.

To remove an Ethernet line card from the chassis, perform the following procedure:

1. Label and remove the cables from the Ethernet line card.

2. If the line card has fiber optic transceivers, install dust covers on the ports.

3. If the line card has transceivers, label and remove the transceivers.

4. Use a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the faceplate of the card.

5. Carefully pull on the screws to disconnect the line card from the connector on the backplane.

6. Carefully slide the card from the chassis.



CautionKeep the card level as you slide it out of the chassis. You might damage the components on the top or bottom of the card if you slide it out at an angle. Refer to Figure 66 on page 143.


For instructions on how to install the line card in another slot of the chassis or a different chassis, refer to “Installing the Ethernet Line Cards” on page 158.

If you do not plan to immediately install another line card in the same slot, cover the slot with a blank cover. For instructions, refer to “Installing Blank Slot Covers” on page 163.

If you do not plan to immediately install the card in another chassis, continue with this procedure.

8. Store the line card in an anti-static bag.

9. Return the line card to its shipping container.



Replacing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards

This section contains the procedure for replacing expansion modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards.


CautionThe expansion modules are not hot-swappable. You must remove the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card from the chassis to service a module. Installing or replacing a module while the line card is installed in the chassis will damage the devices.



Flat-head screwdriver (not provided)

The illustrations in the procedure show the AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module. The procedure is the same for all modules.

To replace an expansion module in the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card, perform the following procedure:

1. Remove the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card from the chassis by performing steps 1 to 6 in “Replacing Ethernet Line Cards” on page 273.

2. Place the line card on a level, secure surface.

3. With a Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the two screws that secure the expansion module to the line card. Refer to Figure 170 on page 276.



Figure 170. Removing the Screws from the Expansion Module

4. With your thumb and forefinger, pull out the retaining pin on the side of the line card and turn it clockwise one quarter turn until it remains in the retracted position. Refer to Figure 171.

Figure 171. Retracting the Retaining Pin on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card



5. Lift the front of the line card and carefully insert the tip of a flathead screwdriver into the slot beneath the expansion module on the bottom panel. Gently twist the screwdriver to disconnect the module from the connector in the line card. Refer to Figure 172.

Figure 172. Disconnecting the Expansion Module from the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card

6. Slide the expansion module from the line card. Refer to Figure 173 on page 278.



Figure 173. Sliding the Expansion Module from the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card

7. If you are not installing the expansion module in another AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card, store it in an anti-static bag. Refer to Figure 174.

Figure 174. Storing the Expansion Module in an Anti-static Bag


To install a different expansion module in the line card, go to “Installing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Cards” on page 150 and start with step 7.

To install the line card in the chassis without an expansion module, continue with this procedure.

9. Slide the blank slot cover that comes with the line card into the slot on the card. Refer to Figure 175 on page 279.



Figure 175. Sliding the Blank Slot Cover into the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card

10. Secure the blank slot cover to the card with a Phillips-head screwdriver and the two screws removed in step 3. Refer to Figure 176.

Figure 176. Securing the Blank Slot Cover

11. Turn the retaining pin on the side of the card a quarter turn to release it. Refer to Figure 177 on page 280.



Figure 177. Releasing the Retaining Pin

12. To install the line card back in the chassis, go to “Installing the Ethernet Line Cards” on page 158 and start with step 5.



Replacing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card

This section contains the procedure for replacing a controller card in the chassis.


This procedure requires the following tool:


The controller card is hot swappable and can be removed while the chassis is powered on.

Here are the general steps if the chassis has only one controller card and that card has failed such that it is no longer responding to management commands and the Ethernet line cards have stopped forwarding traffic:

1. Power off the chassis.

2. Remove the failed controller card. Refer to the instructions in this section.

3. Install the new controller card. You may install the new controller card in the same slot as the failed card or in the other controller card slot. For instructions, refer to “Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card” on page 144.

4. Power on the chassis.

5. Restore the configuration to the Ethernet line and controller cards by uploading the latest archived copy of the configuration file for the chassis to the new controller card. If you do not have an archived copy of the configuration settings of the chassis, restore the configuration manually.

Here are the general steps If the chassis has two controller cards and one of the cards has failed:

1. If the chassis is powered off, power it on.



NoteYou should not replace a controller card in a chassis that has two controller cards while the unit is powered off, especially if you are replacing a failed card in slot 5. If you replace a failed controller card while the chassis is powered off, the Ethernet line cards might lose their configurations if the new controller card is designated as the active card when you power on the chassis.

2. Remove the failed controller card. Refer to the instructions in this section.

3. Install the new controller card. For instructions, refer to “Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card” on page 144.

To remove a controller card from the chassis, perform the following procedure:

1. Disconnect the cables from the NET MGMT and Console ports on the controller card.

2. Remove any SFP+ or stacking transceivers from the SFP+ slots on the controller card.

3. Use a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the faceplate of the card.

4. Carefully pull out the handles of the faceplate to disconnect the controller card from the connector on the backplane of the chassis.

5. Carefully slide the controller card from the chassis.

CautionKeep the card level as you slide it out of the chassis. You might damage the components on the top or bottom of the card if you slide it out at an angle. Refer to Figure 66 on page 143.


For instructions on how to install a new controller card in the chassis, refer to “Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card” on page 144.

If you do not plan to immediately install another controller card in the slot, cover the slot with a blank cover. For instructions, refer to “Installing Blank Slot Covers” on page 163.

If you do not plan to immediately install the controller card in another chassis, continue with this procedure.



7. Store the controller card in an anti-static bag.

8. Return the card to its shipping container.



Replacing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module

This section contains the procedures for replacing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module, located in the slot on the right side of the front panel.

CautionAlthough the fan module is hot swappable and can be replaced while the chassis is powered on, the chassis may overheat if it is operated for more than one or two minutes without a fan module.

WarningThe fan module has hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers away from moving fan blades.

NoteOnly authorized service technicians should replace the fan module.

CautionThe fan module is heavy. Be sure to use both hands to hold the module as you remove it from the chassis.

Removing theAT-SBxFAN12

Fan Module

To remove the fan module from the chassis, perform the following procedure:

1. If necessary, disconnect or reroute network cables that are blocking access to the fan module.

2. Use a #2 Phillips head screwdriver to loosen the screw at the base of the fan module. Refer to Figure 178 on page 285.



Figure 178. Loosening the Screw on the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module

3. Carefully pull on the handle to disconnect the fan module from the connector on the backplane of the chassis. Refer to Figure 179 on page 286.



Figure 179. Loosening the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module from the Backplane Connector

4. Slowly pull out the module 51 mm (2 in.). Refer to Figure 180 on page 287.



Figure 180. Withdrawing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module 51 mm (2 In.) from the Chassis

5. Wait ten seconds for the fans to stop.

WarningThe fan module has hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers away from moving fan blades.

6. After the fans have stopped, slide the module from the chassis. Refer to Figure 181 on page 288.

CautionThe fan module is heavy. Be sure to use both hands to hold it as you remove it from the chassis.

50 mm(2 in.)



Figure 181. Removing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module from the Chassis

Installing a NewAT-SBxFAN12

Fan Module

This procedure assumes that you have already removed the old fan module from the chassis and are continuing directly from the previous procedure, “Removing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module” on page 284. To install the new fan module, perform the following procedure

1. Orient the new module with the LED and module name on top and carefully slide the new module into the slot in the chassis. Refer to Figure 182 on page 289.



Figure 182. Installing a New AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module

2. When you feel the fan module make contact with the connector on the backplane, gently push on the top and bottom of the faceplate to seat the module on the connector. Refer to Figure 183 on page 290.



Figure 183. Securing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module on the Backplane Connector

3. With a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver, tighten the screw at the base of the module to secure the module to the chassis. Refer to Figure 184 on page 291.



Figure 184. Tightening the Screw on the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module

4. Reconnect any network cables you may have disconnected to access the fan module.




Chapter 14

Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card

This chapter contains the procedure for upgrading the AT-SBx8112 Chassis from the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card to the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card. The chapter contains the following sections:

“Before You Begin” on page 294

“Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card” on page 296

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Chapter 14: Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card

Before You Begin

The instructions in this chapter explain how to update a chassis from the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card to the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card. Here are the basic steps to the procedure:

1. Download the configuration file on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card to a flash drive with the COPY command in the Privileged Exec mode of the command line interface.


3. Remove the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Cards from the chassis.

4. Install the new AT-SBx81CFC960 Cards in the chassis.

NoteDo not operate the chassis with both AT-SBx81CFC400 and AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards. The controller cards are not compatible.

5. Power on the chassis.

6. Upload the configuration file from the flash drive to the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card with the COPY command.

7. Designate the configuration file as the active configuration file for the controller card with the BOOT CONFIG-FILE command in the Global Configuration mode.

8. Reboot the chassis with the REBOOT command in the Privileged Exec mode.

9. Use the appropriate SHOW commands to confirm the configuration settings of the Ethernet line cards.

10. Install optional feature licenses.

For step-by-step instructions. refer to “Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card” on page 296.

Please review the following information before performing the upgrade procedure:

The premium and AMF master feature licenses for the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card are not compatible with the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card. Consequently, if the AT-SBx81CFC400



Card in the chassis has a feature license, you must order a new license from Allied Telesis for the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card and install it after installing the new controller card.

The command formats are presented in abbreviated versions to simplify the procedure. To learn the complete formats of the commands, refer to the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches.

The procedure requires a flash drive to temporarily store the configuration file from the old controller card prior to transferring it to the new card. If you prefer to store the file on a different network device, such as a TFTP server, refer to the description of the COPY command in the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches for directions.

This procedure assumes that the configuration file for the chassis is stored in the root directory of flash memory on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card. If the file is stored in a subdirectory or on another network device, refer to the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches for instructions.

The procedure stores the configuration file in the root directory of flash memory of the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card. If you prefer to store the file in a subdirectory of flash memory or on a different network device, refer to the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches for instructions.



Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card

This section contains step-by-step instructions on how to upgrade the chassis from the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card to the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card.

CautionThis procedure is disruptive to network operations because it requires powering off the chassis. It should be performed during periods of low network activity, such as during non-business hours, to minimize the disruption to your network users.

To upgrade the chassis from the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card to the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card, perform the following procedure:

1. Start a local or remote management session with the active AT-SBx81CFC400 Card in the chassis.

2. Insert a flash drive into the USB port on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card in the chassis. If the chassis has two controller cards, use the USB port on the active master controller. To determine the status of the controller cards, examine the CFC LEDs. The LEDs are solid green on the active master card and solid amber on the inactive master card.

3. Wait ten seconds for the controller card to mount the flash drive.

4. Move from the User Exec mode to the Privileged Exec mode with the ENABLE command:

awplus> enableawplus#

5. Use the COPY command in the Privileged Exec mode to copy the running configuration of the controller card to the flash drive.

The format of the COPY command for copying files to a flash drive is shown here:

copy running-config usb:/filename>

The filename parameter specifies a filename for the configuration file. The filename must include the “.cfg” suffix.

This example of the command stores the configuration file in the root directory of the flash drive and names it “Engineering_1.cfg”.

awplus# copy running-config usb:/Enginnering_1.cfg

6. Remove the flash drive from the controller card.




8. Remove the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card from the unit. If the unit has two controller cards, remove both cards.

9. Install the new AT-SBx81CFC960 Card. If there are two cards, install both cards. For instructions, refer to “Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card” on page 144.

NoteDo not operate the chassis with both AT-SBx81CFC400 and AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards. The controller cards are not compatible.

10. Power on the chassis. For instructions, refer to Chapter 10, “Powering On the Chassis” on page 191.

11. Verify the hardware operations of the chassis with the new controller card by performing the instructions in Chapter 11, “Verifying the Hardware Operations of the Chassis” on page 229.

12. Start a local or remote management session with the active master controller card in the chassis.

13. Insert the flash drive into the USB port on the controller card. If the chassis has two controller cards, be sure to use the USB port on the active master controller card. The CFC LEDs are solid green on the active card and solid amber on the inactive card.

14. Wait ten seconds for the controller card to mount the flash drive.

15. Move from the User Exec mode to the Privileged Exec mode with the ENABLE command:


16. Copy the configuration file from the flash drive to the new controller card with the COPY command.

The format of the command is shown here:

copy usb:/<source_filename> <destination_filename>

The source_filename parameter specifies the name of the configuration file stored on the flash drive on the USB port. If you have forgotten the filename, use the DIR command to display it. The destination_filename parameter specifies the name to be assigned to the configuration file when it is stored in the flash memory of the



controller card. The name can be the same as or different from the source filename. The filename must include the suffix “.cfg”.

This example of the command copies the Enginerring_sw1.cfg configuration file from flash drive to the controller card:

copy usb:/Engineering_sw1.cfg Engineering_sw1.cfg

This example of the command copies the switch2a_rm12.cfg configuration file from flash drive to the controller card, and renames it Sales4_rm12.cfg:

copy usb:/switch2a_rm12.cfg Sales4_rm12.cfg

17. Move to the Global Configuration mode with the CONFIGURE TERMINAL command:

awplus# configure terminalawplus(config)#

18. Designate the file as the boot configuration for the chassis with the BOOT CONFIG-FILE command in the Global Configuration mode.

The format of the command is given here:

boot config-file flash:/filename

This example of the command designates the configuration file Engineering_sw1.cfg as the boot configuration file for the chassis.

boot config-file flash:/Enginerring_sw1.cfg

19. Enter the EXIT command to return to the Privileged Exec mode.

awplus(config)# exitawplus#

20. Enter the REBOOT command in the Privileged Exec mode to reboot the chassis.

awplus# reboot

21. Enter Y for yes at the confirmation prompt.

22. Wait three minutes for the controller and Ethernet line cards to initialize the management software.

23. Start a new management session and use the appropriate SHOW commands to confirm the configurations of the components and features of the chassis.

24. To install optional feature licenses, use the LICENSE command in the Privileged Exec mode of the command line interface. For instructions,



refer to the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches.




Section III

Building a Stack with VCStack Plus


Chapter 15, “VCStack Plus Overview” on page 303

Chapter 16, “Building a Stack” on page 317

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Chapter 15

VCStack Plus Overview

This chapter contains a brief overview of the VCStack Plus feature. For more information, refer to the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches. The chapter contains the following sections:

“Overview” on page 304

“Stack Trunk” on page 305

“Cabling Configurations for the Trunk” on page 307

“VCStack Plus Feature License” on page 310

“Optional Feature Licenses” on page 311

“Chassis ID Numbers” on page 312

“Priority Numbers” on page 313

“Stacking Guidelines” on page 315

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Chapter 15: VCStack Plus Overview

Overview

The VCStack Plus feature is an optional feature for the AT-SBx8112 Chassis. The feature is used to connect two chassis together so that the devices function as a single networking unit. This is referred to as a virtual switch. The benefits of the feature are mentioned here:

Simplifies management - The two switches of the stack are managed as a single unit, rather than individually. Local and remote management sessions automatically provide management access to both chassis.

Reduces IP addresses - The stack requires only one IP address for remote management access, thereby reducing the number of IP addresses in the network.

Adds feature flexibility and resiliency - The stack adds flexibility to some features. For instance, a port aggregator can consist of ports from both switches in the stack. This increases the resiliency of the aggregator because it can continue to function if one of the switches stops functioning, though at a reduced bandwidth.

Reduces protocol requirements - Creating a stack might eliminate the need for some protocols in your network, such as the Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol and Spanning Tree Protocol.

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Stack Trunk

The two chassis of a stack are connected with a stack trunk. A trunk has the following components:

The SFP+ slots on the front panels of the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards in the switches.

Allied Telesis direct connect cables or 10G SFP+ fiber optic transceivers.

There are two factors to consider in determining the type and number of transceivers needed to build the trunk of a stack. The first factor is the distance between the two switches. The units can be close together, such as in the same equipment rack, or kilometers apart. If the switches are in the same wiring closet, you may use direct connect cables, which come in three lengths and are listed in Table 32.

If the switches are further apart, you may build the trunk with short or long distance Allied Telesis 10G SFP+ fiber optic transceivers. A list of supported transceivers is available from the product data sheet or the Allied Telesis web site.

The second factor to consider is the number of direct connect cables or fiber optic transceivers needed for the trunk. This is determined by the number of AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards in the switches and the number of SFP+ slots, which is four slots per card. A trunk between two switches, each of which has only one controller card, will have four links. Thus, you will need either four direct connect cables or eight 10G SFP+ transceivers. A trunk between two switches, each of which has two controller cards, will have eight links. For this you will need either eight direct connect cables or sixteen 10G SFP+ transceivers.

Please review the following information:

You must build the trunk with Allied Telesis SFP+ transceivers or direct connect cables. The switches will not form the stack with transceivers or cables from other network equipment manufacturers.

The stack uses all the links in the trunk to actively forward traffic

Table 32. Direct Connect Cables

Transceiver Maximum Distance

AT-SP10TW1 1 meter (3.3 feet)

AT-SP10TW3 3 meters (9.8 feet)

AT-SP10TW7 7 meters (23.0 feet)

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between the switches.

The bandwidth of the trunk is 40Gbps with four links and 80Gbps with eight links.

Prior to AlliedWare Plus version 5.4.5 you had to use the AT-StackOP/0.3 and AT-StackOP/9.0 stacking transceivers to build the trunk of the stack. Starting with version 5.4.5 this restriction no longer applies.

You do not have to replace the AT-StackOP/0.3 or AT-StackOP/9.0 stacking transceivers if you are upgrading a stack to AlliedWare Plus version 5.4.5 or later. The newer management software is compatible with the stacking transceivers.



Cabling Configurations for the Trunk

This section illustrates the cabling configurations for the trunk of the stack.

One ControllerCard Per Chassis

Figure 185 illustrates the correct wiring configuration for the trunk when each chassis has only one AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card. The transceiver in SFP+ slot 1 in the controller card in the first chassis is connected to the transceiver in SFP+ slot 1 in the card in the second chassis, the transceiver in SFP+ slot 2 is connected to the transceiver in SFP+ slot 2 in the second chassis, and so on.

Figure 185. Cabling the SFP+ Slots When Both Switches have One Controller Card

Please note the following:

The trunk has a bandwidth of 40Gbps when each chassis has one controller card and the trunk has four links.

The switches will form the stack even if the transceivers are cabled incorrectly (for example, the transceiver in SFP+ slot 1 is connected to the transceiver in SFP+ slot 2). However, the bandwidth of the trunk is reduced.



Two ControllerCards Per

Chassis

Figure 186 illustrates the wiring configuration of the trunk when both switches have two controller cards.

Figure 186. Cabling the SFP+ Slots When Both Switches have Two Controller Cards

Table 33 on page 309 presents the same information, in table format.



Please note the following:

The trunk has a bandwidth of 80Gbps in both directions when both chassis have two controller cards.

The switches can form the stack even if the transceivers are cabled incorrectly (for example, the transceiver in SFP+ slots 1 is connected to the transceiver in SFP+ slot 2). However, the bandwidth of the trunk is reduced.

Table 33. Cabling the SFP+ Slots When Both Switches have Two Controller Cards

Chassis 1 Connects to Chassis 2

port1.5.1 <----------------> port2.5.1

port1.5.2 <----------------> port2.5.2

port1.5.3 <----------------> port2.6.3

port1.5.4 <----------------> port2.6.4

port1.6.1 <----------------> port2.6.1

port1.6.2 <----------------> port2.6.2

port1.6.3 <----------------> port2.5.3

port1.6.4 <----------------> port2.5.4



VCStack Plus Feature License

An important component of the stack is the VCStack Plus feature license from Allied Telesis. The license contains an activation code that activates the stacking feature in the management software on the controller cards in the chassis.

Each chassis must have its own VCStack Plus license. The licenses must be installed while the switches are operating as stand-alone units. A chassis that has two controller cards needs only one license because the active master controller card shares the license with the standby master card in the same chassis at the time you install the license. But the license is not shared between different switches, which is why the two chassis of the stack have to have their own licenses.

Here are the VCStack Plus feature license guidelines:

Each chassis must have a license.

A chassis that has two controller cards needs only one license.

The licenses from Allied Telesis may have the same or different activation codes. The switches will form the stack regardless of whether they have the same or different activation codes.

The licenses have to be installed while the units are operating as stand-alone switches.



Optional Feature Licenses

The SwitchBlade x8112 product has two optional feature licenses that activate additional features on the switch:

Premium license

AMF Master license

You may install optional feature licenses while the switches are operating as stand-alone units or a stack. However, when you are building the stack, both switches must have the same optional feature licenses. Otherwise, the two units will not form the stack. So if you install an optional feature license on one of the switches while it is operating as a stand-alone unit, you have to install the same feature license on the second unit as well before building the stack.

Once the two chassis are operating as a stack, you only have to install a feature license once because the active master controller card automatically shares it with all the controller cards in the stack.

Here are the guidelines to ordering and installing feature licenses.

Feature licenses are ordered from Allied Telesis on a per chassis basis.

A chassis that has two controller cards needs only one feature license.

You have to order two features licenses, one for each chassis, when building a stack, even though you might only use one of the licenses.

You may install optional feature licenses either while the switches are operating as stand-alone units or after they are operating as a stack.

If the two chassis don’t have any optional feature licenses or have the same licenses, you might as well wait until after you build the stack before installing any additional licenses. That way, you only have to install one feature license for the entire stack.

You cannot build a stack of two chassis that have different feature licenses. You need to remove or install licenses on the switches before you build the stack, so they both have the same licenses. For example, if one chassis has the premium feature license while the second chassis does not, you have to install the premium license on the second unit while it is operating as a stand-alone unit.

The instructions in Chapter 16, “Building a Stack” on page 317 explain how to determine whether the switches have the same feature licenses.



Chassis ID Numbers

The switches in the stack have to be assigned ID numbers. The valid ID numbers are 1 and 2. A switch can have only one ID number. The two switches of the stack must be assigned different ID numbers. The switches will not form a stack if they have the same ID number. The value is set at the chassis level. A chassis that has two controller cards has one ID number.

You use the numbers in the commands in the command line interface to identify the two units of the stack when you configure the parameters of the ports and modules of the switches. The chassis ID number is the first number in the numbering format, shown in Figure 187.

Figure 187. Chassis ID Number in the Numbering Format

You should decide on the ID numbers of the units before starting the configuration procedure and place labels with the numbers on the units to make it easier for you to remember their assignments.

In most cases, it does not matter which switch is assigned ID number 1 and which switch is given ID number 2. You just need to be sure to assign them different numbers during the configuration procedure and to use the appropriate numbers when configuring the devices with the command line interface.

There is, however, one situation where the assignments of the ID numbers can be important. If one of the switches is operating as a stand alone unit and you want it to maintain its configuration settings when it joins the stack, you should assign it the ID number 1. That way, the chassis maintains its configuration when it becomes a part of the stack. For example, you might install a chassis as a stand-alone unit and later decide to add a second unit to form a stack. In this case you might want the first switch to maintain its configuration settings when you add the second unit and build the stack. By assigning the ID number 1 to the existing switch and the ID number 2 to the new switch, the existing switch maintains the configuration settings that it had as a stand-alone unit, after it joins the stack. (You would also need to assign the existing switch a low priority number, so that its controller card become the master card of the stack. For more information, refer to “Priority Numbers” on page 313.)

port1.1.n

Module ID

Port Number

Chassis ID



Priority Numbers

The switches of the stack perform an initialization procedure whenever they are reset or powered on. During the process, which involves activating the management software and forming the stack, the units select the active master controller card. This card is responsible for maintaining the configuration file that contains the parameter settings for all the devices in the stack and for periodically sharing the configuration file with the other controller cards.

The stack can have only one active master controller card. The other cards are referred to as standby master controller cards. If, for instance, the stack has four controller cards, one of the cards acts as the active master card and the other three function as standby master cards.

Standby master controller cards are not inactive. Rather, they forward traffic between the Ethernet line cards on the backplanes of their chassis and manage traffic on their SFP+ slots and the stack trunk.

The method by which the controller cards select the active master controller card depends on whether the switches are rebooted simultaneously or one after the other.

If the switches are powered on or reset simultaneously, the controller cards use the following values to select the active maters controller card for the stack:

Slot numbers

Priority numbers

MAC addresses

At the start of the selection process, the switches, if they both have two controller cards, select an active card for their respective chassis, by slot number. In most cases, preference is given to the controller card in slot 5.

After each switch has selected an active controller card, the two active cards in the switches communicate over the stack trunk to select the active master controller card for the entire stack. To accomplish this, they first compare their priority numbers. The number has a range of 0 to 255. The default is 128. The lower the number, the higher the priority. If one of the controller cards has a lower priority number, it becomes the active controller card for the stack and the other card is placed in the standby master mode, along with the other controller cards.

If the controller cards have the same priority number, they compare their MAC addresses. The controller card with the lower MAC address becomes the active master controller card for the stack.

Setting the priority number during the stack configuration procedure is



optional. If you choose not to set the value, the controller cards use their MAC addresses to select the active master controller card for the stack.

The process for selecting the active master controller card is different if the two switches are reset or power on one after the other. Here, the controller card that initializes its management software first becomes the active master controller card for the stack.

Once the active controller card is selected, it remains the active card unless it fails or is removed from its chassis, at which point another controller card becomes the active controller card for the stack.



Stacking Guidelines

Here are the stacking guidelines:

The stack can have two switches.

The switches of the stack must be the same model. The stack can have two AT-SBx8112 chassis or two AT-SBx8106 chassis. A stack cannot have one AT-SBx8112 chassis and one AT-SBx8106 chassis.

The trunk that connects the two switches of the stack are built with SFP+ transceivers in the SFP+ slots in the controller cards. The transceivers must be from Allied Telesis.

There cannot be any network devices, such as other switches or media converters, between the stacking transceivers in the two switches.

The bandwidth of the trunk depends on the number of controller cards and transceivers in the switches. The trunk has a bandwidth of 40 Gbps when each switch has one controller card, and 80 Gbps when each switch has two controller cards, For more information, refer to “Stack Trunk” on page 305.

The default setting for stacking is disabled.

The switches have to be assigned ID numbers. The numbers are 1 and 2. The switches must be assigned different numbers. For more information, refer to “Chassis ID Numbers” on page 312.

A stack should not have more than 400 Ethernet ports.

If both switches of the stack have two controller cards, the SFP+ slots on both the active master and inactive master controller cards are active in linking the units together and forwarding traffic.

The two switches of the stack must have the same OEM territory and feature licenses.

The two switches of a stack do not share the AlliedWare Plus operating system.




Chapter 16

Building a Stack

This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to configure the switches to build a stack with the VCStack Plus feature. The chapter contains the following sections:

“Before You Begin” on page 318

“Displaying the Management Software Version Number” on page 319

“Activating the VCStack Plus Feature License” on page 321

“Enabling the Stacking Feature” on page 323

“Displaying the Feature Licenses” on page 325

“Setting the ID Number” on page 327

“Setting the Priority Number” on page 331

“Powering Off the Chassis” on page 332

“Configuring the Second Chassis” on page 333

“Cabling the SFP+ Slots on the Controller Cards” on page 334

“Powering On the Stack” on page 335

“Verifying the Stack” on page 339

“Installing Optional Feature Licenses” on page 341

“Troubleshooting the Stack” on page 342

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Before You Begin

Please review the following information before you begin to configure the switches for stacking:

You must perform the procedures in the order presented here.

You should configure only one chassis at a time.

The procedures are the same regardless of whether a chassis has one or two controller cards.

NoteThis procedure requires power cycling or resetting the switches. Some network traffic may be lost if the units are already connected to an active network.

The procedures assume the following:

All hardware components have been installed in the two switches, including Ethernet line cards, controller cards, and power supplies. For installation instructions, refer to the previous chapters in this guide.

The switches are powered on. For instructions, refer to Chapter 10, “Powering On the Chassis” on page 191.

You verified the operations of the chassis with the procedures in Chapter 11, “Verifying the Hardware Operations of the Chassis” on page 229.

There are no transceivers in the SFP+ slots on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards. If there are transceivers in the slots, you should remove them before performing the procedure.

A stack requires these additional items:

Two VCStack Plus feature licenses: Each chassis must have its own license. For more information, refer to “VCStack Plus Feature License” on page 310.

Eight AT-Stack transceivers if each switch in the stack has one controller card or sixteen transceivers if each switch has two controller cards. The transceivers form the trunk that connects the two switches together. For more information, refer to “Stack Trunk” on page 305.



Displaying the Management Software Version Number

This procedure explains how to display the version number of the AlliedWare Plus operating software on the active controller card in the chassis. The two chassis of the stack must have the same version of operating system. To display the management software version number, perform the following procedure:

1. Start a local or remote management session on the switch. For instructions on how to start a local session, refer to “Starting a Local Management Session” on page 232.

2. When prompted, enter the manager name and password to log on. The default values are “manager” and “friend,” respectively.

The switch displays the User Exec mode prompt, shown here:

awplus>

3. Enter the ENABLE command to move from the User Exec mode to the Privileged Exec mode:


4. In the Privileged Exec mode, enter the SHOW SYSTEM command.

awplus# show system

5. Examine the output of the command for the lines in Figure 188.

Figure 188. SHOW SYSTEM Command


If the management software is version 5.4.5 or later, continue with the next step.

If the management software is version 5.4.4, Allied Telesis recommends upgrading the controller card to version 5.4.5 or later. Version 5.4.4 supports stacking, but only with AT-Stack/OP transceivers for the stack trunk. Newer versions of the operating system support a variety of short and long distance transceivers for the trunk. For information, refer to “Stack Trunk” on page 305.

If the management software is version 5.4.3 or earlier, do not continue. The switch has the older AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card, which does not support stacking.

Current software: SBx81CFC960-5.4.5.relSoftware version : 5.4.5




If you are configuring the first chassis of the stack, write down on paper the software version number of the AlliedWare Plus operating software on the active controller card. You will compare it with the same information on the second chassis to confirm that both units have the same version of management software. After writing the information, go to “Activating the VCStack Plus Feature License” on page 321.

If you are configuring the second chassis, compare the version number displayed by the SHOW SYSTEM command against the version number you wrote down on paper from the first chassis. If the two chassis have the same management software and the version number is 5.4.4 or later, you may go to “Activating the VCStack Plus Feature License” on page 321. If they are different, you must upgrade the management software on one or both units so that they have the same version. For upgrade instructions, refer to the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches. After updating the management software, go to “Activating the VCStack Plus Feature License” on page 321.



Activating the VCStack Plus Feature License

This procedure explains how to use the VCStack Plus feature license you obtained from Allied Telesis to activate the VCStack Plus feature license on the active controller card in the chassis. The license consists of an alphanumeric key and a recommendation for the license name.

Please note the following before performing this procedure:

The two chassis in the stack must have their own licenses.

A chassis that has two controller cards needs only one VCStack Plus feature license because the active master card automatically shares it with the inactive master card.

The encryption keys on the VCStack Plus feature licenses you receive from Allied Telesis may be the same or different. The two switches can form a stack regardless of whether the encryption keys are the same or different.

The procedure assumes you are continuing directly from the previous procedure.

To activate the VCStack Plus feature license on the active controller card in the chassis, perform the following procedure:

1. In the Privileged Exec mode, use the LICENSE command to activate the VCStack Plus feature on the active controller card.

.Here is the format of the command:

license name key

The NAME parameter is the name of the license. You may use the name that comes with the license or you may enter a different name. The name can be from one to fifteen characters. Spaces are not allowed. An example of a name for this feature is VCStackPlus.

The KEY parameter is the alphanumeric key that comes with the license. It activates the feature license on the switch. The key is case sensitive, meaning that you have to use uppercase and lowercase characters when you specify the key in the command.

Here is an example of the command. The license is assigned the name VCStackPlus and has the key 1234ABCD:

awplus# license VCStackPlus 1234ABCD



NoteIf the chassis has two controller cards, the active controller automatically activates the VCStack Plus feature license on the standby controller.

After you enter the command, the switch displays the prompt in Figure 189:

Figure 189. LICENSE Command

2. Type Y for yes to activate the license on the controller card. (This does not reset the chassis or modules. You will reboot the chassis later in these instructions.)

If the chassis has two controller cards, the active controller card automatically shares the VCStack Plus feature license with the standby card and displays the messages in Figure 190.

Figure 190. LICENSE Command Message with Two Controller Cards

If the chassis has only one controller card, the controller card displays the message in Figure 191.

Figure 191. LICENSE Command Message with One Controller Card

3. Go to “Enabling the Stacking Feature” on page 323.

A restart of affected modules may be required.Would you like to continue? (y/n)

Card 1.5 installed 1 licenseCard 1.6 installed 1 license

2 licenses installed

Card 1.5 installed 1 license

1 license installed



Enabling the Stacking Feature

Now that you have activated the VCStack Plus feature license on the controller card, you may enable the stacking feature, as explained in this section.

To activate the stacking feature, perform the following procedure:

1. Enter the CONFIGURE TERMINAL command to move from the Privileged Exec mode to the Global Configuration mode:


2. Enter the STACK ENABLE command to activate the VCStack Plus feature:

awplus(config)# stack enable

The switch displays the messages in Figure 192

Figure 192. STACK ENABLE Command Messages

The messages are described in Table 34.

% Automatically enabling ‘stack virtual-mac’ to minimize disruption from failovers.% Please check that the new MAC 0000.cd37.0c22 is unique within the network.% Save the config and restart the system for this change to take affect.

Table 34. Descriptions of the STACK ENABLE Command Messages

Message Description

Automatically enabling ‘stack virtual-mac’ to minimize disruption from failovers.

This message informs you that enabling the stacking feature also activates the virtual MAC address feature, which allows the two switches of the stack to use a single MAC address to communicate with other network devices.

Please check that the new MAC 0000.cd37.0c22 is unique within the network.

This message displays the virtual MAC address of the switch. The address is randomly selected from the range of 0000.cd37.0000 to 0000.cd37.0fff.



3. Enter the EXIT command to return to the Privileged Exec mode.


4. Enter the COPY RUNNING-CONFIG command to save your changes:

awplus# copy running-config startup-config

5. Continue to the next procedure to check the feature licenses on the switch.

Save the config and restart the system for this change to take effect.

This message reminds you that you need to save the configuration change and reboot the switch to activate stacking. The next two steps have you save your changes, You will reboot the switch later in these procedures.

Table 34. Descriptions of the STACK ENABLE Command Messages

Message Description



Displaying the Feature Licenses

The two switches of a stack must have the same feature licenses. Otherwise, they will not form a stack. To compare the licenses of the switches, perform the following procedure:

1. Enter the SHOW LICENSE BRIEF command in the Privileged Exec mode to display the licenses on the switch.

awplus# show license brief

Figure 193 is an example of the information.

Figure 193. SHOW LICENSE BRIEF Command

2. Check the SHOW LICENSE BRIEF command for the following information:

(1) Verify that the VCStack Plus feature license is included in the list of licenses. If it is not included, repeat “Activating the VCStack Plus Feature License” on page 321.

(2) Verify that the VCStack Plus feature is enabled on the switch. If it is not enabled, repeat “Enabling the Stacking Feature” on page 323


If you are configuring the first chassis of the stack, write down on paper the OEM territory, licenses, and enabled features from the SHOW LICENSE BRIEF command. You will compare this information with the license information on the second chassis to be sure that both units have the same features. After writing the information, go to “Setting the ID Number” on page 327.

If you are configuring the second chassis, compare the information displayed by the SHOW LICENSE BRIEF command against the license information you wrote down on paper when you configured

OEM Territory: ATI USASoftware Feature License---------------------------------------------------------------------0 Base License 1 Base License1 VCStackPlus 1 VCStack-Plus

Current enabled features for displayed licenses:IPv6Basic, LAG-FULL, MLDSnoop, RADIUS-100, Virtual-MAC, VRRP, VCStack-Plus

1 2



the first chassis. If the two chassis have the same licenses and enabled features, you may go to “Setting the ID Number” on page 327. If they are different, do not continue. The two chassis cannot form a stack if they do not have identical features. Before continuing with this procedure, add or delete features or licenses from one or both chassis so that they have the same feature set.

NoteTwo switches that have different OEM territories probably have different feature sets. The two switches will form a stack but only if they have the same features. This may require the installation or deletion of features or licenses from one or both units.



Setting the ID Number

The chassis must be assigned the ID number 1 or 2. The ID number is used to identify the chassis when you configure the device with the command line interface. The two chassis of the stack must be assigned different ID numbers. To set the ID number on the chassis, perform the following procedure:

1. From the Privileged Exec mode, enter the SHOW STACK command to view the current ID number of the switch:

awplus# show stack

Figure 194 is an example of the command.

Figure 194. SHOW STACK Command

The command lists the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards in the stack. Given that the switch is not operating as part of a stack yet, the command lists only the controller cards in the switch you are currently configuring. The switch in Figure 194 has two controller cards. The command displays only one controller card if the chassis has only one card.

The ID number of a controller card contains two numbers. The first number is the chassis ID number. This number is always 1 or 2. If the chassis has two controller cards, both cards have the same chassis ID number. The second number is the slot number in which the controller card is installed. For example, the first controller card in the example has the ID number 1.5, meaning that the card has the chassis ID number 1 and is installed in slot 5 of the unit. The second controller card has the same chassis ID number and is installed in slot 6.

2. Check the chassis ID number of the controller cards. (As just explained, the chassis ID number is the first number in the ID number.) The chassis ID number can be 1 or 2. The default value is 1. The two chassis of a stack must have different ID numbers. Do one of the following:

If the ID number is already set correctly for the chassis, go to “Setting the Priority Number” on page 331. For example, if you are

Virtual Chassis Stacking summary information

ID Pending ID MAC address Priority Status Role1.5 - eccd.6d9e.07e1 128 Ready Active CFC1.6 - eccd.6d9e.0145 128 Ready Backup Member

Current ID Numbers



configuring the first switch of the stack and want to assign it the number 1, you probably do not need to set the number because that is the default value.

If you need to change the ID number for the chassis, continue with step 3. For example, if you are configuring the second chassis and want to assign it the ID number 2, you need to perform the rest of this procedure to change it from the default value 1 to the new value 2.

3. Enter the CONFIGURE TERMINAL command to enter the Global Configuration mode:


4. To assign the switch a new ID number (for instance, to change it from1 to 2), enter the STACK RENUMBER command, which has this format:

stack <member’s-existingID> renumber <member’s-newID>

The member’s-existingID variable is the switch’s current ID number, displayed with the SHOW STACK command in step 9. The member’s-newID variable is the new ID number you want to assign it. This example of the command changes the ID number of the switch from 1 to 2:

awplus(config)# stack 1 renumber 2

NoteIf the chassis has two controller cards, the command changes the chassis ID number on both cards.

The command displays the messages in Figure 195.

Figure 195. STACK RENUMBER Command Messages

The messages are described in Table 35 on page 329.

% Warning: Stacking is currently disabled.% Warning: The new ID will not become effective until the stack-member reboots.% Warning: The boot configuration may now be invalid.



5. After changing the ID number, enter the EXIT command to return to the Privileged Exec mode:


6. Enter the SHOW STACK command again to confirm your change.

An example of the window is shown in Figure 196 on page 330.

Table 35. Descriptions of the STACK RENUMBER Command Messages

Message Description

Warning: Stacking is currently disabled.

This message reminds you that even though you activated the stacking feature with the STACK ENABLE command in an earlier procedure, the feature is disabled because the chassis has not been reset. You will reboot the switch later in these instructions.

Warning: The new ID will not become effective until the stack-member reboots.

This message informs you that the switch needs to be reset before it begins to use its new ID number. You will reboot the switch later in these instructions.

Warning: The boot configuration may now be invalid.

This message informs you that if you have already configured parameter settings on the switch, some of the settings may be lost when you reset the unit. The ID number is used in the commands in the configuration file to identify the individual switch ports. When the ID number is changed, commands in the configuration file that use the old ID number are no longer valid.




7. Verify the pending ID number change.

Each controller card should now have two ID numbers. The number in the ID column is the current number of the chassis and the number in the Pending ID column is the number you just assigned it. The new number takes effect when you reboot the chassis later in these instructions.

Do one of the following:

If the Pending ID column is empty or is not displaying the correct number, repeat the procedure starting with step 3.

If the Pending ID column is displaying the correct ID number, continue with the next step.

8. Enter the COPY RUNNING-CONFIG command to save your change:


9. Continue to the next procedure to set the priority number on the chassis.


ID Pending ID MAC address Priority Status Role1.5 2.5 eccd.6d9e.07e1 128 Ready Active CFC1.6 2.6 eccd.6d9e.0145 128 Ready Backup Member

Current ID Number

Pending ID Number



Setting the Priority Number

This procedure is optional. It explains how to set the stack priority number on the chassis, which controls the selection of the active controller card for the stack. For background information, refer to “Priority Numbers” on page 313. If you do not want to set the priority number, go to “Powering Off the Chassis” on page 332.

To configure the priority number, perform the following procedure:

1. Enter the CONFIGURE TERMINAL to move from the Privileged Exec mode to the Global Configuration mode.


2. Enter the STACK PRIORITY command to set the priority number of the chassis. The format of the command is as follows:

stack <ID_number> priority <priority_number>

The ID_number variable is the switch’s current ID number, displayed with the SHOW STACK command. The priority_number variable is the new priority number for the chassis. The range is 0 to 255. The lower the number, the higher the priority. This example sets the priority number of the chassis to 1:

awplus(config)# stack 1 priority 1

The switch displays the following prompt:

% Warning: Stacking is currently disabled.

3. Enter the EXIT command to return to the Privileged Exec mode:


4. Enter the SHOW STACK command to confirm your change. Refer to Figure 196 on page 330. The Priority column should now be displaying the new priority number for the chassis.

5. Enter the COPY RUNNING-CONFIG command to save your change:


This completes the procedure for configuring the chassis for the stacking feature. Go to “Powering Off the Chassis” on page 332.



Powering Off the Chassis

Now that you have configured the chassis, you should power it off. To power off the unit, do one of the following:

For the AC AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE power supplies, disconnect the AC power cords from the connectors on the back panel of the unit or from the power sources.

For the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC power supply, turn the power switch on the power supply to off. Refer to Figure 61 on page 137.

Be sure to power off all the power supplies in the chassis.

After powering off the chassis, do one of the following:

To configure the second chassis, go to “Configuring the Second Chassis” on page 333.

If you are finished configuring both chassis, go to “Cabling the SFP+ Slots on the Controller Cards” on page 334.

NotePowering off the chassis to install the SFP+ transceivers for the trunk is optional. The transceivers are hot-swappable and can be installed while the chassis is powered on. However, Allied Telesis recommends that both chassis be powered off when you power on the stack for the first time.

NoteIf you decide not to power off the chassis, you must reset both units with the REBOOT command in the Privileged Exec mode after installing the SFP+ transceivers in “Cabling the SFP+ Slots on the Controller Cards” on page 334.



Configuring the Second Chassis

Configure the second chassis by repeating the previous procedures, starting with “Displaying the Management Software Version Number” on page 319. Please note the following as you configure the second unit:

In “Displaying the Management Software Version Number” on page 319, be sure that the management software on the switch is version 5.4.5 or greater and that it is the same version as management software on the first chassis.

In “Activating the VCStack Plus Feature License” on page 321, be sure to assign the second chassis a VCStack Plus license.

In “Activating the VCStack Plus Feature License” on page 321, be sure to check that the second chassis has the same licenses and features as the first chassis.

In “Setting the ID Number” on page 327, be sure to assign the second chassis a different ID number. For instance, you should assign the second chassis the ID number 2 if the first chassis has the ID number 1.

After configuring the second chassis, go to “Cabling the SFP+ Slots on the Controller Cards” on page 334.



Cabling the SFP+ Slots on the Controller Cards

Now that you have configured both chassis for the stacking feature, you are ready to cable the SFP+ slots on the controller cards to build the trunk between the two units.

NotePlease review the background information in “Stack Trunk” on page 305 and “Cabling Configurations for the Trunk” on page 307 before cabling the SFP+ slots on the controller cards.

For installation instructions, refer to the following sections:

For fiber optic SFP+ transceivers, refer to “Installing SFP+ Transceivers” on page 184.

For AT-SP10TW Cables, refer to “Installing AT-SP10TW Cables” on page 189.

NoteThe transceivers and direct connect cables must be from Allied Telesis. The two chassis will not form the stack if the transceivers are from another network equipment manufacturer.

After cabling the SFP+ slots on the controller cards, go to “Powering On the Stack” on page 335.



Powering On the Stack

The two switches are now ready to operate as a stack. But before powering on the stack for the first time, you may find it useful to review the information in “Controlling the Selection of the Initially Active Master Controller Card” on page 335. The information is important if one of the switches was a stand-alone unit in your network and you want it to retain its configuration when it becomes part of the stack.

NoteIf you did not power off the chassis earlier in these instructions, you must reset both units with the REBOOT command in the Privileged Exec mode. After resetting the units, go to “Monitoring the Boot Up Sequence” on page 336 or “Verifying the Stack” on page 339.

Controlling theSelection of theInitially Active

MasterController Card

The manner in which you initially power on the units can determine which controller card becomes the active master controller card for the stack. This, in turn, can determine the initial configuration of the stack. In some situations you may want to control which controller card becomes the initially active master card.

There are two ways to power on the switches of the stack, either simultaneously or one after the other:

If you power on the units simultaneously, the controller cards use their priority values or MAC addresses to determine the active master card for the stack. The selected active card uses the settings in its configuration file as the initial configuration for the stack. For background information, refer to “Priority Numbers” on page 313.

If you power on one switch, wait a minimum of ten seconds, and then power on the second unit, the active master controller card in the unit first powered on becomes the master controller card for the stack. Its configuration file becomes the initial configuration for the stack.

The selection of the active master card might not be important to you if the units and controller cards of the stack are new. Here, the stack uses the default settings regardless of which controller card becomes the active card. If this is the case, you can power on the units either way,

However, if one of the switches was a stand-alone unit in your network and you are adding a new chassis to build a stack, you might want to retain the stand-alone configuration on the first switch to avoid having to reconfigure it when it becomes part of the stack. You can do this by powering it on first so that its active master controller card becomes the active card for the



stack and its configuration file is used as the initial configuration for the stack.

After the stack is operating, the active master card periodically shares its configuration file with all the other controller cards in the stack. Thus, the order in which the units are subsequently reset or powered on is not important because all the controller cards have the same configuration file.

Powering On theSwitches

To power on the two chassis of the stack, do one of the following:

To power on AC AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supplies, connect the power cords to the appropriate connectors on the back panel and to power sources. For instructions, refer to “Powering On AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies” on page 193 and “Powering On AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies” on page 197, respectively.

To power on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply, turn the power switch to on. Refer to Figure 61 on page 137.

Be sure to power on all the power supplies in the chassis.

NoteTo power on the two chassis in sequence to control the selection of the active master controller card, power on the unit with the controller card to be the active master controller card, wait a minimum of ten seconds, and then power on the second unit.

The boot up sequence for the stack takes approximately four minutes. The amount of time may vary, depending on the number and types of Ethernet line cards in the two switches. The ports do not begin to forward traffic until the stack has completed the initialization process. Do one of the following:

If you want to monitor the switches as they perform the initialization process, go to “Monitoring the Boot Up Sequence” on page 336.

If you do not want to monitor the initialization process, go to “Verifying the Stack” on page 339.

Monitoring theBoot Up

Sequence

You may monitor the initialization process by connecting a terminal or PC with a terminal emulator program to the Console port on any of the controller cards and watch the status messages, shown in Figure 197 on page 337 and Figure 198 on page 338. (The settings for the terminal or terminal emulator program are found in “Using Local Management to Verify the Chassis” on page 232.)

After the stack has completed the initialization process, go to “Verifying the Stack” on page 339.



Figure 197. Initialization Messages for the Stack

Verifying release... OKBooting...Starting base/first... [ OK ]Mounting virtual filesystems... [ OK ]

Allied Telesis Inc.AlliedWare Plus (TM) v5.4.5Current release filename: SBx81CFC960-5.4.5-0.0.relOriginal release filename: SBx81CFC400-5.4.5-.0.relBuilt: Thu Dec 19 21:30:52 NZDT 2014Mounting static filesystems... [ OK ]Checking flash filesystem... [ OK ]Mounting flash filesystem... [ OK ]Checking for last gasp debug output... [ OK ]Checking NVS filesystem... [ OK ]Mounting NVS filesystem... [ OK ]Starting base/setup-eth.. [ OK ]Starting base/dbus... [ OK ]Starting base/syslog... [ OK ]Starting base/lif_ok... [ OK ]Starting base/loopback... [ OK ]Starting base/poe_done... [ OK ]Starting base/sysctl... [ OK ]Received event poefw.donestarting base/portmapper... [ OK ]Received event syslog.doneStarting base/reboot-stability... [ OK ]Starting base/cron... [ OK ]Starting base/appmond... [ OK ]Starting hardware/openhpi... [ OK ]Starting hardware/timeout... [ OK ]Starting base/inet... [ OK ]Starting base/modules... [ OK ]Received event modules.doneReceived event board.insertedReceived event hardware.doneStarting network/startup... [ OK ]Starting base/external-media... [ OK ]Starting network/stackd... [ OK ]Starting network/election.timeout... [ OK ]Starting network/internal-tftpd... [ OK ]Starting network/internal-boop... [ OK ]08:00:46 awplus-1.5 chassis[2105]: Card 1.6 (AT-SBx81CFC960) has joined the chassis



Figure 198. Initialization Messages for the Stack (Continued)

Received event network enabled

Initializing HA processes:cbtrd, hostd, nms, atmfd, bgpd, epsrexfx, hsl, imi, imiproxyd, irdpd, lacp, lldpdloopprot, mstp, ospf6d, ospfd, pdmd, pim6d, pimdripd, ripngd, rmon, sflowd, udidd, vrrpd

Received event network.initialized08:00:54 awplus-1.5 chassis[2105]: Waiting for all chassis cards to initialize.08:00:54 awplus-1.6 HPI: HOTSWAP Pluggable 1.6.4 hotswapped in AT-StackOP08:00:54 awplus-1.6 HPI: HOTSWAP Pluggable 1.6.3 hotswapped in AT-StackOP08:00:54 awplus-1.6 HPI: HOTSWAP Pluggable 1.6.2 hotswapped in AT-StackOP08:00:54 awplus-1.6 HPI: HOTSWAP Pluggable 1.6.1 hotswapped in AT-StackOP08:00:54 awplus-1.5 HPI: HOTSWAP Pluggable 1.5.4 hotswapped in AT-StackOP08:00:54 awplus-1.5 HPI: HOTSWAP Pluggable 1.5.3 hotswapped in AT-StackOP08:00:54 awplus-1.5 HPI: HOTSWAP Pluggable 1.5.2 hotswapped in AT-StackOP08:00:54 awplus-1.5 HPI: HOTSWAP Pluggable 1.5.1 hotswapped in AT-StackOP08:00:54 awplus-1.5 chassis[2105]: Card 1.1 (AT-SBx81XS6) has joined the chassis08:00:54 awplus-1.5 chassis[2105]: Card 1.3 (AT-SBx81GT24) has joined the chassis08:00:54 awplus-1.5 chassis[2105]: Card 1.2 (AT-SBx81GP24) has joined the chassis...08:00:55 awplus-1.5 chassis[2105]: Card 2.12 (AT-SBx81GP24) has joined the chassis08:00:56 awplus-1.5 chassis[2105]: Card 1.5 (AT-SBx81CFC960) has become the Active CFC08:00:56 awplus-1.5 chassis[2105]: Stack Virtual MAC is 0000.cd37.0c22Received event vcs.elected-masterAssigning Active Workload to HA processes:authd, bgpd, epsrd, imi, hsl, irdpd, lacpd, lldpdloopprot, mstpd, nms, ospf6d, ospfd, pdmd, pim6dpimd, ripd, ripngd, rmond, sflowd, vrrpd, imivrrpd

Received event network activated

Loading default configuration

done!Received event network.configured

awplus login:



Verifying the Stack

After resetting or powering on the devices and waiting four minutes for the switches to complete initializing the management software and form the stack, you should verify the stack. To verify the stack, perform the following procedure:

1. Start a local or remote management session on the stack. You may use the RS-232 Console port on any of the controller cards in the stack to establish a local management session. You do not have to use the RS-232 Console port on the active master controller card.

NoteIf you prefer to use the RS-232 Console port on the active master controller card for the management session, you can determine the active card by examining the CFC LEDs. The LEDs are green on the active master controller card and amber on the standby master controller cards.

2. Enter the ENABLE command to move from the User Exec mode to the Privileged Exec mode:


3. In the Privileged Exec mode, enter the SHOW STACK command.

awplus# show stack

Figure 199 is an example of the command for a stack that has four controller cards.


The stack is operating properly if the command lists all of the controller cards in both switches of the stack. For instance, the command should list four controller cards if there are two controller cards in each chassis, or two controllers if each switch has only one controller card.


ID Pending ID MAC address Priority Status Role1.5 - eccd.6d9e.331c 128 Ready Active CFC1.6 - eccd.6d9e.3308 128 Ready Backup Member2.5 - eccd.6d9e.3328 128 Ready Backup Member2.6 - eccd.6d9e.3302 128 Ready Backup Member




If the SHOW STACK command is displaying all the controller cards in the stack, the stack is operating normally. If you have optional feature licenses to install, go to “Installing Optional Feature Licenses” on page 341. Otherwise, you may begin to configure the parameter settings of the ports and features of the stack with the commands in the command line interface. For instructions, refer to Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches.

If the SHOW STACK command is displaying the controller cards from only one chassis, the switches were not successful in forming the stack. Go to “Troubleshooting the Stack” on page 342.



Installing Optional Feature Licenses

You may now install the optional premium and AMF master licenses. Please review the following information before installing a feature license:

When ordering a feature license from Allied Telesis for the stack, you must order two licenses, one for each chassis. However, you use only one license to activate the feature. The active controller card automatically copies new feature license to all the controller cards in the stack, thereby activating the license on both switches.

For example, to install the premium feature license on a stack, you have to order two premium licenses from Allied Telesis and then use one of the licenses to activate the feature on the stack.

Feature licenses are installed with the LICENSE command in the Privileged Exec mode. For instructions, refer to the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches.

Feature licenses for the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card are not compatible with the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card.



Troubleshooting the Stack

The best way to determine if the switches are operating as a stack is with the SHOW STACK command, as explained in “Verifying the Stack” on page 339. If the command indicates that the switches are not operating as a stack, you may be able to identify and resolve the problem with the suggestions in this section.

The first thing to check is the stacking trunk that links the switches together. Here are some things to check:

If the switches are using AlliedWare Plus v5.4.5 or later, verify that the SFP+ transceivers of the trunk are from Allied Telesis. The switches will not form the stack with transceivers from another network equipment manufacturer.

If the switches are using AlliedWare Plus v5.4.4 or earlier, verify that the transceivers of the trunk are either AT-StackOP/0.3 or AT-StackOP/9.0 transceivers. You may not use standard SFP+ transceivers for the trunk when the switches are using earlier versions of AlliedWare Plus.

Verify that the transceivers are firmly inserted into the SFP+ slots and that the fiber optic cables are properly secured to the transceivers.

Inspect the L/A LEDS for the slots. They should be solid or flashing green.

Verify that there are no network devices, such as media converters or other switches, between the SFP+ transceivers of the trunk.

Verify that you are using the correct type of fiber optic cable and are not exceeding the maximum operating distance of the transceivers.

Refer to “Fiber Optic or Twisted Pair Transceivers” on page 249 for additional troubleshooting suggestions for the trunk SFP+ transceivers.

If the trunk is operating correctly, the switches may have a configuration problem that is preventing them from forming the stack. You may be able to identify the problem with the following suggestions. It is important to remember that at this point the switches, having been unsuccessful at forming the stack, are operating as stand-alone units, which means that you have to manage them with separate local management sessions.

Use the SHOW SYSTEM command in the Privileged Exec mode of the command line interface to confirm that the switches have the same version of the AlliedWare Plus management software. If they have different versions, refer to the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches for instructions on how to upgrade the software.



Use the SHOW LICENSE BRIEF command in the Privileged Exec mode to confirm that you installed the VCStack Plus licenses and enabled the feature on the switches. If a switch does not have the license, perform “Activating the VCStack Plus Feature License” on page 321 to install it. If the command shows that the license is activated but the feature is not enabled, perform “Enabling the Stacking Feature” on page 323.

Use the SHOW LICENSE BRIEF command to confirm that they have the same feature licenses. If they have different licenses, add or delete licenses so that they have the same feature licenses.

Use the SHOW STACK command to compare the ID numbers of the switches. One switch should have the ID 1 and the other ID 2. To configure the ID numbers, perform “Setting the ID Number” on page 327.

You might also try watching for error messages on the Console port on one of the controller cards when you power on or reset the switches. Here are the messages:

The following error message indicates that the two chassis have different feature licenses. Switches cannot form a stack if they have different licenses. Perform “Displaying the Feature Licenses” on page 325 on both switches to determine which switch needs a license. For example, if, after performing the procedure, you determine that one of the switches has the premium license and the other one does not, obtain and install the premium license on the other unit.

chassis[nnnn] Software feature licensing incompatible. Card n.n will boot as a standalone system

Switches running AlliedWare Plus 5.4.5 or later display the following message if one or more of the SFP+ transceivers in the stack trunk are not from Allied Telesis. Replace the transceivers with transceivers from Allied Telesis.

Only ATI qualified SFP+ modules are support in this port. Please remove.

Switches running AlliedWare Plus 5.4.4 or earlier display the following message if one or more of the SFP+ transceivers in the stack trunk are not AT-StackOP/0.3 or AT-StackOP/9.0 transceivers. Remove the standard transceivers and replace with stacking transceivers.

EXFX[nnn]: ERROR: stack port n.n.n - Only AT-StackOP support in this port. Please remove

The following error message indicates that the two switches cannot form the stack because they have different versions of the AlliedWare Plus management software. To resolve the problem,



update the software on one of both systems so that they have the same version.

chassis[nnn]: Neighbor on link portn.n.n cannot join stack - incompatible stack S/W versions.


Appendix A

Technical Specifications

The sections in the appendix are listed here:

“Physical Specifications” on page 346

“Environmental Specifications” on page 348

“Power Specifications” on page 349

“Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications” on page 353

“Port Pinouts” on page 354

“Fiber Optic Specifications of the AT-StackOP/0.3 and AT-StackOP/9.0 Transceivers” on page 356

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Appendix A: Technical Specifications

Physical Specifications

Dimensions (W x D x H)

Weight (Kilograms)

Table 36. Product Dimensions

AT-SBx8112 Chassis 48.03 cm x 38.79 cm x 31.01 cm18.91 in x 15.27 in x 12.21 in)


10.16 cm x 32.21 cm x 4.34 cm(4.00 in x 12.68 in x 1.71 in)







AT-SBxFAN12 Tray Module 2.74 cm x 33.35 cm x 26.04 cm(1.08 in x 13.13 in x 10.25 in)

AT-SBx81GT24 Line CardAT-SBx81GT40 Line CardAT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line CardAT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line CardAT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Line CardAT-SBx81XS16 SFP+ Line CardAT-SBx81XLEM SFP Line CardAT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card


AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 ModuleAT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 ModuleAT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 ModuleAT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Module


Table 37. Product Weights

AT-SBx8112 Chassis 17.77 kg (39.10 lb) with 3 PSU and 10 Line Card blank panels

AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card 0.93 kg (2.05 lb)

AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card 1.04 kg (2.30 lb)

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AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card 1.06 kg (2.34 lb)

AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card 1.06 kg (2.34 lb)

AT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Line Card 1.06 kg (2.34 lb)

AT-SBx81XS16 SFP+ Line Card 1.4 kg (3.09 lb)

AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card Line Card

1.2 kg (2.70 lb)


0.25 kg (0.55 lb)


0.2 kg (0.5 lb)


0.3 kg (0.65 lb)


0.3 kg (0.65 lb)


1.13 kg (2.50 lb)


2.75 kg (6.05 lb) with power cord






1.9 kg (4.2 lb)

AT-SBxFAN12 Tray Module 1.82 kg (4.00 lb)

Table 37. Product Weights (Continued)

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Environmental Specifications

NoteThe acoustic noise was measured at 40° C with the following products installed:

Table 38. Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature -0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F)

Storage Temperature -25° C to 70° C (-13° F to 158° F)

Operating Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing

Storage Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing

Operating Altitude Range Up to 3,000 m (9,843 ft)

Acoustic Noise 75.7 dB

Table 39. Acoustic Noise Test Components

Product Quantity

AT-SBx8112 Chassis 1


2

AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card 5

AT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Line Card 5


2


2

AT-SBxFAN12 Tray Module 1

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Power Specifications

AC Voltage, Frequency Requirements (Volts, Hertz)

DC Voltage Requirements

Typical power savings in eco-friendly mode (Watts)

Table 40. AC Voltage and Frequency Requirements


100 - 120 / 200 - 240 VAC, 16/8A, 50/60 Hz, (per input)


100 - 120 / 200 - 240 VAC, 18/8A, 50/60 Hz, (per input)

AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supply

100 - 120 / 200 - 240 VAC, 16/8A, 50/60 Hz, (per input)

Table 41. DC Voltage Requirements

AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply

40 - 60V dc (-0% - +20%), 36A (maximum per input)

Table 42. Typical Power Savings in eco-friendly Mode

AT-SBx81GT24 0.12 W

AT-SBx81GT40 0.79 W

AT-SBx81GP24 0.24 W

AT-SBx81GS24a 0.20 W

AT-SBx81XS6 0.10 W

AT-SBx81XS16 0.66 W

AT-SBx81XLEM (no expansion module)

0.14 W

AT-SBx81XLEM and AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8

0.25 W

AT-SBx81XLEM and AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2

0.17 W

AT-SBx81XLEM and AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8

0.20 W

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Maximum power consumption (Watts)

Maximum power supply efficiency (based on 100V input voltage)

AT-SBx81XLEM and AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4

0.09 W

Table 43. Maximum Power Consumption

AT-SBx81GT24 34.4 W

AT-SBx81GT40 53.9 W

AT-SBx81GP24 34.4 W

AT-SBx81GS24a 56.3 W

AT-SBx81XS6 54.8 W

AT-SBx81XS16 78.4 W


43.7 W


48.6 W


64.4 W


65.1 W


65.5 W

AT-SBx81CFC960 75.0 W

Table 44. Maximum Power Efficiency

AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Up to 90%

AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Up to 85%

AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Up to 90%

AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Up to 90%

Table 42. Typical Power Savings in eco-friendly Mode

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Heat dissipation (British Thermal Units/hour)

Available Power over Ethernet (Watts/port):

Table 45. Heat Dissipation

AT-SBx81GT24 117.39 BTU/hr

AT-SBx81GT40 183.93 BTU/hr

AT-SBx81GP24 117.39 BTU/hr

AT-SBx81GS24a 192.12 BTU/hr

AT-SBx81XS6 187.00 BTU/hr

AT-SBx81XS16 267.6 BTU/hr


149.19 BTU/hr


165.88 BTU/hr


219.8 BTU/hr


222.15 BTU/hr


223.42 BTU/hr

AT-SBx81CFC960 255.94 BTU/hr

AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC 5118.21 BTU/hr

AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC 5118.21 BTU/hr

AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC 5118.21 BTU/hr

AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC 5118.21 BTU/hr

Table 46. Available Power Over Ethernet with One PoE Power Supply

One PoE Power Supply Installed 1200 W @ 56 VDC

IEEE 802.3at Class 4 (30 W /port) 40 ports Maximum

IEEE 802.3af Class 3 (15.4 W /port) 77 ports Maximum


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PoE Mode


Table 47. Available Power Over Ethernet with Two PoE Power Supplies

Two PoE Power Supply Installed 2400 W @ 56 VDC

IEEE 802.3at Class 4 (30 W /port) 80 ports Maximum




Table 48. PoE Mode on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card

IEEE 802.3af / IEEE 802.3at: Alternative Mode A

Table 46. Available Power Over Ethernet with One PoE Power Supply

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Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications

Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions:

Table 49. Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions

EMI/RFI FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, CISPR Class A, VCCI Class A,AS/NZS Class A

Immunity EN55024

Electrical Safety EN60950-1 (TUV), UL60950-1 (cULus), EN60825

Safety Agency Approvals cULus, TUV, C-TICK, CE

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Port Pinouts

This section has the pinouts for the RJ-45 and RJ point 5 ports on the following devices:






NET MGMT port on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card.

Figure 200 illustrates the pin layouts for the ports.

Figure 200. Pin Numbers for RJ-45 and RJ Point 5 Ports (Front View)

Table 50 lists the pin signals when a twisted-pair port is operating in the MDI configuration.

Table 51 on page 355 lists the port pin signals for the MDI-X configuration.

Table 50. MDI Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX)

Pin Signal

1 TX+

2 TX-

3 RX+

6 RX-

RJ45 Port RJ Point 5 Port

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Table 52 lists the port pin signals for twisted pair ports operating at 1000 Mbps or 10 Gbps.

Table 51. MDI-X Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX)

Pin Signal

1 RX+

2 RX-

3 TX+

6 TX-

Table 52. 1000Base-T or 10GBase-T Connector Pinouts

Pin Pair Signal

1 1 TX and RX+

2 1 TX and RX-

3 2 TX and RX+

4 3 TX and RX+

5 3 TX and RX-

6 2 TX and RX-

7 4 TX and RX+

8 4 TX and RX-

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Fiber Optic Specifications of the AT-StackOP/0.3 and AT-StackOP/9.0 Transceivers

Table 53 lists the fiber optic port specifications for the AT-StackOP/0.3 transceiver.

Table 54 lists the fiber optic port specifications for the AT-StackOP/9.0 transceiver.

Table 53. Fiber Optic Port Specifications for the AT-StackOP/0.3 Module

General

Maximum Distances 33 m with 62.5/125 µm (core/cladding) multimode fiber optic cable300 m with 50/125 µm (core/cladding) multimode fiber optic cable

Fiber Optic Cable 50/125 µm or 62.5/125 µm (core/cladding) multimode fiber optic cable

Transmitter

Wavelength 850 nm

Output Optical Power -7.3 dBm min.

Receiver

Wavelength 850 nm

Maximum Sensitivity -9.9 dBm

Maximum Input Power -1 dBm

Table 54. Fiber Optic Port Specifications for the AT-StackOP/9.0 Transceiver

General

Maximum Distances 9 km

Fiber Optic Cable 9/125 µm (core/cladding) single-mode fiber optic cable

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Transmitter

Wavelength 1310 nm

Output Optical Power -8.2 dBm min.+0.5 dBm max.

Receiver

Wavelength 1310 nm

Maximum Sensitivity -14.4 dBm

Maximum Input Power 0.5 dBm

Table 54. Fiber Optic Port Specifications for the AT-StackOP/9.0 Transceiver (Continued)

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